Pheochromocytoma-induced “inverted” takotsubo cardiomyopathy and cardiogenic shock: case report

Pheochromocytoma-induced takotsubo syndrome: what does an intensivist need to know?

“…), severe hypertension and hemo dynamic compromise along with a his tory indicative of pheochromocytoma (tachycardia bouts, headache, etc.) and absence of an overt TTS trigger [1][2][3][4][5][6] (most of which conform to the features of the reported patient [1]). However, the authors seemed to coincidentally detect the adrenal mass on comput ed tomography (CT) [1].…”

“…Dear Editor, Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a spe cific form of transient myocardial dys function primarily associated with sudden adrenergic discharge [1][2][3][4][5]. In particular, pheochromocytoma might arise as a subtle trigger of TTS, poten tially leading to a variety of unfavor able outcomes [1][2][3][4][5].…”

“…Dear Editor, Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a spe cific form of transient myocardial dys function primarily associated with sudden adrenergic discharge [1][2][3][4][5]. In particular, pheochromocytoma might arise as a subtle trigger of TTS, poten tially leading to a variety of unfavor able outcomes [1][2][3][4][5]. These unfavor able outcomes have been associated with more severe degrees of adre nergic discharge as well as delayed diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in this context [2,3].…”

“…These unfavor able outcomes have been associated with more severe degrees of adre nergic discharge as well as delayed diagnosis of pheochromocytoma in this context [2,3]. The recent article by Odierna et al [1] describes a case of pheochromocytomainduced TTS complicated by persistent hemo dynamic compromise in a relatively young female patient. Based on this report [1], I would like to highlight cer tain aspects of pheochromocytoma induced TTS, particularly in the inten sive care setting.…”

“…The recent article by Odierna et al [1] describes a case of pheochromocytomainduced TTS complicated by persistent hemo dynamic compromise in a relatively young female patient. Based on this report [1], I would like to highlight cer tain aspects of pheochromocytoma induced TTS, particularly in the inten sive care setting.…”