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Pheochromocytoma-Induced Takotsubo Syndrome Treated With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Beware of the Apical Sparing Pattern.

Authors :
Kiamanesh O
Vu EN
Webber DL
Lau E
Kapeluto JE
Stuart H
Wood DA
Wong GC
Source :
JACC. Case reports [JACC Case Rep] 2019 Aug 21; Vol. 1 (2), pp. 85-90. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Aug 21 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

A 45-year-old female presents with suspected acute myocardial infarction with cardiogenic shock requiring mechanical circulatory support. Pheochromocytoma-induced atypical Takotsubo syndrome is diagnosed. Clinicians should suspect high catecholamine states as a cause of the basal subtype of atypical Takotsubo syndrome. ( Level of Difficulty: Beginner. ).<br /> (© 2019 The Authors.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2666-0849
Volume :
1
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
JACC. Case reports
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
34316755
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccas.2019.06.001