Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy Associated With Acute Pancreatitis

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is classically associated with emotional stress in middle-aged women. In clinical practice, physical stressors are a more common cause of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Here, we present two patients who had acute pancreatitis as a physical stressor that caused Takotsubo cardiomyo...

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Published inGastroenterology research Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 195 - 200
Main Authors Dhruv, Samyak, Ginnaram, Shravya, Shah, Arhum, Rockey, Don C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada Elmer Press 01.06.2023
Subjects
Case Report
Abdominal pain
Gallstones
Troponin
Echocardiography
Shortness of breath
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Summary:Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is classically associated with emotional stress in middle-aged women. In clinical practice, physical stressors are a more common cause of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Here, we present two patients who had acute pancreatitis as a physical stressor that caused Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, and an additional 13 cases identified in the literature. An important clinical feature of these cases is that because metabolic derangements are often encountered, close attention to electrolyte repletion with cardiac monitoring is indicated.
ISSN:1918-2805
1918-2813
DOI:10.14740/gr1633