Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following cholecystectomy: A poorly recognized cause of acute reversible left ventricular dysfunction

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a distinct form of reversible ventricular dysfunction that usually affects elderly women. The clinical presentation includes a wide range of symptoms, and recovery is usually complete. We report a case of Takotsubo cardiomyopathy associated with cholecystectomy.