Mitral valve replacement complicated by unsuspected pheochromocytoma

This report describes the case of a 65-year-old woman who underwent elective mitral valve replacement complicated by a malignantly vasoactive pheochromocytoma. The early recognition of this condition and the importance of immediate and aggressive pharmacologic intervention are discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery 1986-04, Vol.91 (4), p.630-633
Hauptverfasser: Robertson, JM, Kozyra-Cushen, C, Stead, SW, Lee, J, Mulder, DG
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This report describes the case of a 65-year-old woman who underwent elective mitral valve replacement complicated by a malignantly vasoactive pheochromocytoma. The early recognition of this condition and the importance of immediate and aggressive pharmacologic intervention are discussed.
ISSN:0022-5223
1097-685X
DOI:10.1016/s0022-5223(19)36035-0