Pseudopheochromocytoma: an Uncommon Cause of Severe Hypertension.
Christie G TurinDebbie L CohenPublished in: Current cardiology reports (2022)
The pathogenesis of this condition has not been completely elucidated but certain patients show overactivity of the sympathetic nervous system and present with elevated epinephrine and dopamine levels. Workup should include a proper evaluation of blood pressure in distinct clinical scenarios, including ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Management should be focused on treatment of acute hypertensive episodes and prevention of paroxysms. Treatment of patients with pseudopheochromocytoma should be individualized. Psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic interventions play an important role in controlling patients' symptoms.
Keyphrases
- blood pressure
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- hypertensive patients
- prognostic factors
- type diabetes
- heart rate
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- intensive care unit
- blood glucose
- drug induced
- weight loss
- hepatitis b virus
- glycemic control
- aortic dissection
- acute respiratory distress syndrome