Emotional and autoimmune triggers in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: A case report of a young female with systemic lupus erythematosus

This case reinforces the importance of evaluating TCM in young SLE patients with acute chest pain, particularly when emotional stress is involved. Excluding coronary artery disease is essential, and effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach that treats both cardiac and autoimmune components. Preventing recurrence demands integrating emotional and psychological support into the care of chronically ill individuals.