Unexpected Triggers for Pheochromocytoma-Induced Recurrent Heart Failure

Pereira-da-Silva, T; Abreu, J; Ramos, R; Galrinho, A; Fortuna, P; Jalles, N; Cruz Ferreira, R

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Pheochromocytoma crisis typically presents as paroxysmal episodes of headache, tachycardia, diaphoresis or hypertension. We describe an uncommon case of recurrent non-hypertensive heart failure with systolic dysfunction in a young female due to pheochromocytoma compression. It presented as acute pulmonary oedema while straining during pregnancy and later on as cardiogenic shock after a recreational body massage. Such crisis occurring during pregnancy is rare. Moreover, of the few reported cases of pheochromocytoma-induced cardiogenic shock, recreational body massage has not yet been reported as a trigger for this condition.

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HSM CAR Feocromocitoma Gravidez Choque Cardiogénico Insuficiência Cardíaca

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http://hdl.handle.net/10400.17/1855

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Int Arch Med. 2014 Jun 21;7:30

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BioMed Central

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