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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 62-64 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Netherlands Heart Journal |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2005 |
Keywords
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pheochromocytoma