Stress-induced cardiomyopathy,a cardiovascular syndrome characterized by reversible abnormal ventricular wall motion,mimics an acute coronary syndrome,but reveals normal coronary angiography.The underlying mechanism of stress-induced cardiomyopathy remains elusive,the diagnosis is often challenging and the pharmacotherapy is controversial.Due to fatal complications and high risk of recurrence,stress-induced cardiomyopathy has a poor prognosis.The article reviews the latest progress in the epidemiology,pathogenesis,diagnosis and treatment of stress-induced cardiomyopathy,in order to provide ideas for improving the prognosis of the disease.