Young Woman with Chest Pain
Patient Profile:
Age: 34
Gender: Female
History: No chronic disease, high work stress
The Story:
Sarah, a young marketing executive, rushed to the ER with sharp chest pain after a stressful meeting. Everyone thought it might be anxiety.
Findings:
ECG showed mild changes
Echocardiogram revealed “Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy” (also called stress-induced heart failure or “broken heart syndrome”)
Management:
She was treated with supportive therapy, stress management, and follow-up care.
Lesson:
Heart problems are not limited to older men. Emotional stress can trigger real cardiac conditions, especially in women.