Corrected: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Mimicking Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease Following Spinal Surgery

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), also known as "broken -heart syndrome," is a reversible form of left ventricular dysfunction predominantly affecting post -menopausal women. This case report describes a 62year -old female who presented with dyspnea and chest pain six weeks after left transforaminal lumbar decompression and fusion surgery. Despite clinical findings suggestive of multivessel coronary artery disease (MVD), angiography revealed normal coronary arteries, confirming TC and stress -induced myocardial infarction. The patient's clinical course highlights the importance of recognizing TC's diverse clinical presentations, especially following surgical interventions, and underscores the need for individualized diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies. The case emphasizes the role of ongoing monitoring and research to understand TC's pathophysiology and optimize therapeutic management.