An unusual case of cardiomyopathy in a 75-year-old woman

J. G.J. Milhous*, A. Mosterd, W. Jaarsma, S. M. Roeffel

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Abstract

In this report we describe a 75-year-old woman who presented with an acute coronary syndrome and transient catecholamine-induced cardiomyopathy with severe pulmonary oedema necessitating mechanical ventilation. During mechanical ventilation several episodes of hypertension occurred despite severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction. A pheochromocytoma was diagnosed and after successful surgical resection the patient's condition improved. Three months after surgery myocardial scintigraphic examination demonstrated a normal ejection fraction and no signs of adenosine-induced ischaemia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)62-64
Number of pages3
JournalNetherlands Heart Journal
Volume13
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2005

Keywords

  • Acute coronary syndrome
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Pheochromocytoma

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