An uncommon cause of acute pulmonary edema. Issue 9 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nepal, Santosh; Giri, Smith; Bhusal, Mohan; Siwakoti, Krishmita; Pathak, Ranjan
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 9(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: pheochromocytoma -- acute pulmonary edema -- ST-segment elevation -- hypertension -- respiratory distress -- cardiomyopathy; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000490945.35987.83
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema secondary to catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy is a very uncommon and fatal initial presentation of pheochromocytoma. However, with early clinical suspicion and aggressive management, the condition is reversible. This case report describes a patient who presented with hypertension, dyspnea, and cough with bloody streaks, and who recovered within 48 hours after appropriate treatment.