The Heart That Falls Into the Deception of Catecholamines

Q: What is the clinical evidence from this study?

Study design: Case Report. Population: MINOCA secondary to pheochromocytoma (n=1). Intervention: Pheochromocytoma.

Q: What does this research mean for the field?

Pheochromocytoma-induced catecholaminergic crisis can present as myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) and should be considered in the differential diagnosis even in elderly patients. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

S Testa; D Mandunzio; M Veleno; A Viele; A Trivisonno; A Colavita

doi:10.1093/eurheartjsupp/suag058.517

May 1, 2026European Heart Journal Supplements

The Heart That Falls Into the Deception of Catecholamines

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Study Design

Type

Case Report (n=1)

Structured PICO

P

Population

An 87-year-old man presenting with acute chest pain, marked hypertension, and ECG changes diagnosed with MINOCA secondary to pheochromocytoma.

E

Exposure

Diagnostic evaluation including ECG, echocardiogram, coronary angiography, and abdominal CT scan

O

Outcome

Diagnosis of MINOCA secondary to adrenergic crisis caused by pheochromocytoma

Implication

Pheochromocytoma is a rare but important cause of MINOCA that should be considered in patients with persistent hypertension and non-obstructive coronary arteries, even in advanced age.

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Testa et al. (2026) conducted a case report in MINOCA secondary to pheochromocytoma (n=1). Pheochromocytoma was evaluated.

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Structured PICO

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The Heart That Falls Into the Deception of Catecholamines

Study Design

Structured PICO

Implication

Discussion

Cite This Study

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