Adrenal pheochromocytoma presenting with Takotsubo-pattern cardiomyopathy and acute heart failure: A case report and literature review. Issue 36 (September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chiang, Yi-Lun; Chen, Pei-Chi; Lee, Chin-Cheng; Chua, Su-Kiat
• Editors: Lin., Yen-Hung
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 95:Issue 36(2016)
• Page Start: e4846
• Publication Date: 2016-09
• Subjects: blood volume -- heart failure -- pheochromocytoma -- Takotsubo cardiomyopathy; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000004846
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Pheochromocytoma is an endocrine tumor that causes hypertension, facial pallor, and headache. Pheochromocytoma patients rarely present with acute heart failure or cardiogenic shock. Method: We discuss the case of a female patient with Takotsubo-pattern cardiomyopathy who presented with acute heart failure caused by pheochromocytoma. Result: Treatment was adjusted based on the data of the pulse contour cardiac output system. After intensive hydration and medication for heart failure, the condition of the patient stabilized. Conclusion: Before confirming the diagnosis, pulse contour cardiac output data could provide a direction for diagnosis and treatment.