A Rare Case of Gastroparesis-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy.

Division

North Florida

Hospital

Osceola Regional Medical Center

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

7-16-2024

Keywords

atypical takotsubo cardiomyopathy, gastrointestinal causes of takotsubo, gastroparesis, gastroparesis induced takotsubo cardiomyopathy, takotsubo cardiomyopathy (tcm)

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases | Digestive System Diseases | Internal Medicine | Medicine and Health Sciences

Abstract

This case report includes an extremely rare and intriguing presentation of takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM), triggered by forceful vomiting in the setting of gastroparesis, a condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying. TCM is a reversible form of cardiomyopathy that typically occurs following a severe emotional or physical stressor. In this exceptional case, we present a patient with an acute severe episode of gastroparesis, followed by TCM, devoid of any recognizable emotional or physical stressors. This case highlights the importance of considering non-traditional triggers in TCM cases.

Publisher or Conference

Cureus

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