Kardiol Pol
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A 77-year-old female in severe emotional distress was admitted to Coronary Care Unit with typical features of acute coronary syndrome, namely severe chest pain, high cardiac necrosis markers and ST-elevation in ECG. Due to the lack of significant changes in coronary arteries in coronary angiography the contractile function of the heart muscle was assessed in echocardiographic examination. ⋯ This condition is commonly triggered by stress. This case report puts emphasis on anamnesis, which is often underestimated when diagnosing tako-tsubo syndrome.