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European Journal of Heart Failure 2007 9(2):212-214; doi:10.1016/j.ejheart.2006.05.008
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© 2007 European Society of Cardiology

Pheochromocytoma induced cardiogenic shock with rapid recovery of ventricular function

Grace Y. Wua, Amit A. Doshib,* and Garrie J. Haasb

a Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, OH, USA
b Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, The Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus, OH, USA

Garrie.Haas{at}osumc.edu

* Corresponding author. Suite 200 Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute, 473 West 12th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210-1252, USA. Tel.: +1 614 293 4967; fax: +1 614293 5614. E-mail address: amit.doshi{at}osumc.edu


  Abstract

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.

Key Words: Pheochromocytoma • Cardiogenic shock • Ventricular function • Hypertension

Received February 10, 2006; Revised May 2, 2006; Accepted May 15, 2006


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