I've felt heartbroken before, even on a huge level (its bigger as you get older and there are things like marriage and children in the mix), but to me, having your 'heart ripped out' indicates that whatever pain you're feeling came out of the blue, and i'm just not usually that blind, or i was just not surprised by the turn of events.
I'm also the type of person that doesn't wallow in it for long- I'm quick to say "ok, now what should i do?" and then do it, and i think that focus helps make that heartbreak go away.