Being Scared to Death?

[heatherhcf]

I have a question...my mother died when she was 25 in 1983 and they said it was unknown. I have been told that there may have been a sudden noise that triggered this. It appeared as though she was laying in bed and was reaching for somthing. I have been told by someone who sees a cardiologist that there is a name for this. The cardiologist stated that "thats where the term scared to death" came from. What is the name of this that they are referring to. I want to know if I should be getting tested for anything. Can someone help me  please?

[dana anne]

I'll keep looking but its proving futile.

[dana anne]

It has something to do with an abundance of adrenaline (and other stress hormones) that the heart then can't deal with,esp if the heart is compromised and or congestive.

[heatherhcf]

Hi hm05....
I am looking for a specific condition...I am being told that there is something out there and there is a name for it. A cardiologist also said that is where the term "scared to death" came from.
It was on Dateline or 20/20 a couple years ago and it referred to a sudden noise or being startled that would cause your heart to stop beating....What is the name of this if anyone knows.

[hm05]

If you are on the internet, you should do some searching about this condition.  I have posted a link below regarding this.  I do not think there is anything you could really be tested for except, a weak heart possibly.  I am so sorry for your loss, that is a sad story. Just cut and paste this url into a google search.  Best to you!
http://pn.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/37/11/17