Takotsubo cardiomyopathy after an upper and lower endoscopy: A case report and review of the literature

Ashruta Patel, Yunseok Namn, Shawn L. Shah, Ellen Scherl, David W. Wan

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Abstract

Background: Gastrointestinal endoscopies are safe and follow guidelines that emphasize patient care. Although adverse outcomes are rare, high-risk patients may be predisposed to certain events. Case presentation: We report a unique case of a Caucasian woman with takotsubo cardiomyopathy following an upper and lower endoscopy. Conclusions: Our report suggests the importance of understanding possible endoscopic complications in patients who may experience stress cardiomyopathy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number81
JournalJournal of Medical Case Reports
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 25 2019
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Apical ballooning syndrome
  • Broken heart syndrome
  • Endoscopy
  • Stress cardiomyopathy
  • Takotsubo cardiomyopathy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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