A Case of a Broken Heart

A 61-year-old woman presents with acute Chest Pain and ECG changes after a stressful event. Explore this classic case of stress-induced heart issues.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy


A 61-year-old woman with hypertension and hypothyroidism presented with acute onset of severe chest pain after the death of her dog. Electrocardiography showed ST-segment elevation in anterolateral leads, and left ventriculography showed severe apical hypokinesis. What is the likely diagnosis?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Acute coronary syndrome
Myocardial infarction
Ventricular aneurysm
Thyrotoxic cardiomyopathy
Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

Apical Ballooning, Chest Pain, ECG, Stress Cardiomyopathy, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

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