IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-14868 Original Research Paper Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy - A reality in today's era in people with a stressful lifestyle...! Shewale Dr. Dr. Anil Sharma Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

We present a case of 55 yrs old female with no comorbidities presenting with acute severe chest pain. ECG and cardiac enzymes were suggestive of acute coronary syndrome. However coronary angiography was totally normal. A diagnosis of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy was made. Stress in the form of family dispute was identified as the trigger event. Three weeks after discharge she showed excellent recovery with a normal echo.