Da Costa's syndrome

English

Etymology

Named after Jacob Mendes Da Costa, who investigated and described the disorder during the American Civil War.

Noun

Da Costa's syndrome (uncountable)

1. A syndrome whose symptoms resemble those of heart disease, but without the physiological abnormalities; it is now considered a manifestation of an anxiety disorder.

Synonyms

• cardioneurosis
• soldier's heart

See also

• Krishaber's disease
• Mendes da Costa syndrome