Severe hyponatraemia from idiopathic SIADH (Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion) triggered Takotsubo syndrome in elderly patient 🧂 🫀 Rapid correction led to full recovery! Electrolyte imbalances can have serious cardiac effects—stay vigilant! ⚠️ 💡Clinical Pearl: Correct hyponatremia gradually (0.5-1 mEq/L/h) to avoid osmotic demyelination syndrome, especially in elderly patients with SIADH-triggered Takotsubo syndrome. #Hyponatraemia #Takotsubo #SIADH #Cardiology | Abdall

Patient: 63-year-old female. Symptoms: Acute chest pain, dyspnea after husband's death. Suspicion of apical infarct/STEMI, Echo shows symmetrical apical ballooning (as seen on the loop). Angiography: Normal coronary arteries. 💞 This Valentine’s Day, we would like to highlight clinical data showing that the so-called Broken Heart Syndrome, or Takotsubo syndrome, has more facets than most people know! 🔍💞 While it is typically triggered by negative emotional stress, like the loss of a loved one,