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

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.