A Case Report of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and Acute Pancreatitis Induced Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy (TCM) in a Patient With Gallstones Induced Acute Pancreatitis and Cholangitis

We present a case of a 30-year-old-patient, previously fit and well, with abdominal pain radiating to the back for a day. Computerized tomography scan of abdomen and pelvis showed gall bladder calculi and distal common bile duct (CBD) stones. Lab tests showed raised inflammatory markers including high amylase level, so she was treated for gallstones-induced pancreatitis. The patient underwent successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and was discharged. She presented to hospital the next day with severe central chest pain. ST segment elevation was detected on her electrocardiogram in inferolateral leads and ST segment depression in anterior leads. Her echocardiogram showed apical ballooning and blood tests showed elevated troponin T levels. The patient was given aspirin 300 mg and ticagrelor 180 mg stat, and morphine 5 mg intravenously. She also underwent coronary angiogram, which turned out to be normal. The patient was treated for ERCP-induced Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) and was treated with fluids and antibiotics. She made complete recovery and was discharged home with outpatient follow up.