The Role of Early Focused Cardiac Ultrasound in a Not-So-Typical Presentation of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy: A Case Report

TCM may present in younger women or men, without obvious preceding physical or emotional stressors and with nonspecific ECG findings. FoCUS performed in the ED may suggest a diagnosis of TCM in patients with chest pain or dyspnea of uncertain etiology. The performance of FoCUS, as highlighted by this case report, can lead to timely intervention and follow-up of a variety of cardiac conditions.