Broken Heart Syndrome (Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy) Triggered by Orthotopic Liver Transplantation

Upon extensive review of literature, Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post orthotopic liver transplant has been reported in only few cases. Herein we present a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy post orthotopic liver transplantation. In our case, we aim to illustrate the importance of early recognition of this condition since stress induced cardiomyopathy is an underestimated cause of cardiac complications in liver transplant patients. To optimize patient outcome and decrease overall morbidity and mortality early diagnosis and prompt treatment is required.