Initial presentation of pheochromocytoma with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a brief review of literature.

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or transient left ventricular apical ballooning or broken heart syndrome, is characterized by excessive sympathetic stimulation induced acute coronary vasospasm. A 46-year-old female presented with polyuria and polydypsia and was diagnosed with new-onset diabetes mellitus, treated with insulin and intravenous fluids. During the hospital stay, she complained of an episode of left-sided chest pain and had mildly elevated cardiac enzymes.