# A Rare Case of Gastroparesis-Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy

## TL;DR

A rare case shows that severe vomiting from gastroparesis can trigger takotsubo cardiomyopathy, a heart condition usually caused by stress.

## Contribution

This case report identifies gastroparesis-induced vomiting as a novel trigger for takotsubo cardiomyopathy.

## Key findings

- A patient with gastroparesis developed takotsubo cardiomyopathy following forceful vomiting.
- The condition occurred without any emotional or physical stressors typically associated with TCM.
- This case suggests non-traditional triggers should be considered in TCM diagnosis.

## 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.