Pheochromocytoma-induced takotsubo syndrome: what does an intensivist need to know?
Journal: Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy
Year: 2023

Dear Editor, Takotsubo syndrome (TTS) is a spe cific form of transient myocardial dys function primarily associated with sudden adrenergic discharge [1-5].In particular, pheochromocytoma might arise as a subtle trigger of TTS, poten tially leading to a variety of unfavor able outcomes [1-5].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].The recent article by Odierna et al.