Takotsubo cardiomyopathy: a rare complication of acute viral gastroenteritis. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ashfaq, Ammar; Ullah, Waqas; Khanal, Shristi; Zain, Muhammad Abdullah; Thalambedu, Nishanth; Inayat, Faisal; Atiq, Muhammad Umair
• Is Part Of: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 258
• Page End: 261
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: Viral gastroenteritis -- Takotsubo syndrome -- acute gastroenteritis; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Hospitals, Community; Internal Medicine; Hospitals; Internal medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1767273
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-9666

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) is characterized by a transient but reversible ventricular dysfunction in post-menopausal females following, but not always, a recent emotional or physical stress. Typically, chest pain is reported as a presenting symptom in the majority of patients. The severe diarrheal illness secondary to acute viral gastroenteritis is not commonly reported as the stressor event prior to TCM. We report a unique case of a middle-aged male presented with syncope shortly after loose bowel movements. He was diagnosed with TCM and was successfully managed with supportive care. The purpose of this case is to make clinicians aware of this rare association.