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ArticleClinical practice and cases in emergency medicine2025

Not Just Another Broken Heart: A Case Report of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Causing Syncope.

Aileen Virella, Stephanie Jose, Joseph Mirro, Allison Cohen, Nicholas Bielawa, Mathew Nelson

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  1. Syncope in a Patient with Takotsubo Syndrome: Additional Issues to Consider.Clinical practice and cases in emergency medicine · 2026
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6 authors.

Aileen VirellaNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Stephanie JoseNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Joseph MirroNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Allison CohenNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Nicholas BielawaNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.
Mathew NelsonNorth Shore University Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, Manhasset, New York.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionPatients with symptoms suggestive of acute coronary syndromes account for up to 10% of emergency department (ED) visits, and of those visits 2% are diagnosed with takotsubo syndrome. Takotsubo syndrome associated with left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) obstruction is an important but uncommon cause of chest pain and syncope in patients presenting with ST-segment elevations. Although rare, this variant is associated with worse clinical outcomes. Early recognition of LVOT obstruction in these patients is important to help guide proper management. CASE REPORT: We report a case of a 66-year-old female presenting to the ED after a syncopal episode with ST-segment elevations on the electrocardiogram. Point-of-care ultrasound revealed apical hypokinesis, thickened basal septum with LVOT obstruction and systolic anterior motion.

conclusionPoint-of-care ultrasound can help quickly diagnose takotsubo cardiomyopathy and its complications, providing guidance to accurate management.

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PMCPMC12594246

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