Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pheochromocytoma-induced cardiogenic shock
2017 ◽
Vol 26
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pp. 314-316
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Keyword(s):
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation has been extensively used for cardiopulmonary support in cardiogenic shock. However, its clinical value in the management of pheochromocytoma crisis remains unclear. We report a rare case of life-threatening cardiogenic shock managed with peripheral venoarterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation combined with endovascular left ventricular venting, in a 40-year-old female patient, in the setting of unknown adrenal pheochromocytoma. We highlight the life-saving role of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in undiagnosed endocrine emergencies, allowing cardiac and end-organ recovery, and giving time for accurate diagnosis and specific treatment in such unusual situations.
2021 ◽
Vol 40
(4)
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pp. S182
2017 ◽
Vol 32
(6)
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pp. 405-408
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2019 ◽
Vol 42
(12)
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pp. 748-756