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Reverse Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a Woman With Clostridioides difficile Colitis and a Sepsis-Like Syndrome: A Case Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this report, we present a case of reverse Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (rTTC) in an elderly female, 74 years old, with Clostridioides difficile colitis and sepsis-like features complicated by hypotension and arrhythmias. The diagnosis was eventually established through echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Supportive therapy favored recovery after diagnosis. This case of rTTC highlights a serious, although rare, cardiac condition that emphasizes the importance of workup and recognition to support optimal management and recovery and underscores the need to keep stress-induced cardiomyopathies in mind in critically ill patients.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97512

Authors: Naomi R Khanna, Adil Pervaiz

Institutions: Columbia University, Morristown Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Associated Phenomena

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416553906