Pheochromocytoma induced cardiogenic shock with rapid recovery of ventricular function | Zendy

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Pheochromocytoma induced cardiogenic shock with rapid recovery of ventricular function

Author(s) -

Wu Grace Y.,

Doshi Amit A.,

Haas Garrie J.

Publication year - 2007

Publication title -

european journal of heart failure

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 5.149

H-Index - 133

eISSN - 1879-0844

pISSN - 1388-9842

DOI - 10.1016/j.ejheart.2006.05.008

Subject(s) - cardiogenic shock , medicine , pheochromocytoma , cardiology , intra aortic balloon pump , shock (circulatory) , heart failure , cardiac function curve , ventricular function , intra aortic balloon pumping , balloon , myocardial infarction

Pheochromocytoma is a rare cause of secondary hypertension. It may present atypically as cardiogenic shock with significant morbidity and mortality. We present a patient in cardiogenic shock dependant on an intra‐aortic balloon pump and vasopressor support who completely recovered cardiac function within 96 h of hospitalization.

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