FRI207 Challenges Of Pheochromocytoma Management In A Heart Failure Patient
Authors: Novitskaya Maria , Sonbol Mark , Jafri Sabih , Monye Joseph , Japp Emily 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
Disclosure: M. Novitskaya: None. M. Sonbol: None. S. Jafri: None. J. Monye: None. E. Japp: None.
Introduction: Successful management of pheochromocytoma in patients with heart failure requires a careful balance between blood pressure control and appropriate perioperative volume resuscitation. Clinical Case: A 38-year-old male with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (EF 15-20%), HTN, and polysubstance use disorder presented with dyspnea and subsequent in-house PEA arrest. Whole body CT showed an incidental 7.3 cm left adrenal mass. Laboratory work-up was notable for elevated plasma free metanephrines 47.30 nmol/L (n&lt;0.89) and normetanephrines 39.8 nmol/L (n&lt;0.49). Medical management of presumed pheochromocytoma was initiated with doxazosin. Left and right heart catheterization showed elevated intracardiac filling pressures (mmHg): RA 10, RV 66/5 (12), PA 55/29 (43), PCWP 35. Subsequent coronary angiogram was aborted due to hypertensive emergency and flash pulmonary edema for which he required IV hydralazine 20 mg, furosemide 80 mg, labetalol 30 mg, verapamil 5 mg, nitroglycerin 800 mg bolus then gtt at 100 mcg/min to achieve hemodynamic stability. He reached the preoperative BP goal after up titration of doxazosin to 12 mg daily and carvedilol to 25 mg twice daily. He subsequently underwent left adrenalectomy. Intraoperatively, the patient’s abdomen was insufflated to 13 mmHg given his reduced EF, and he received 2 L crystalloid prior to adrenal vein division. After a left adrenalectomy, he developed hypotension despite receiving an additional 3 L crystalloid, and was started on norepinephrine, epinephrine, and vasopressin gtt. Postoperatively, he remained intubated for two days due to distributive shock. With continued diuresis, mean arterial pressure recovered to &gt;65 mmHg and he was extubated. He was successfully discharged on metoprolol succinate 25 mg, spironolactone 25 mg and losartan 25 mg daily. Clinical Lessons: Preoperative management of pheochromocytoma involves alpha-adrenergic blockade followed by beta-adrenergic blockade to target a BP of &lt;130/80. A high sodium diet is recommended after adequate alpha-adrenergic blockade, and volume resuscitation is started preoperatively due to vasodilation after adrenalectomy. Successful management of patients with pheochromocytoma and heart failure requires extra attention to BP and volume status. Our patient’s case was complicated by severe HTN during cardiac catheterization resulting in flash pulmonary edema, and postoperative hypotension requiring vasopressor support due to loss of circulating catecholamines. His estimated risk of morbidity/mortality from adrenalectomy was &gt;25% due to these factors. Multidisciplinary collaboration among endocrinologists, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perfusionists is crucial to optimize patient outcomes. This patient case adds to the literature in presenting a positive adrenalectomy outcome in a patient with heart failure.
Presentation: Friday, June 16, 2023