Hypertensive Emergency and Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Resulting From Pheochromocytoma and Concurrent Capnocytophaga Canimorsus Infection
Graham J Fent, *
Hazlyna Kamaruddin
Pankaj Garg
Ahmed Iqbal
Nicholas F Kelland
Ian R Hall
Authors Info & Affiliations
Hazlyna Kamaruddin
Pankaj Garg
Ahmed Iqbal
Nicholas F Kelland
Ian R Hall
Authors Info & Affiliations
The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
•
13 June 2014 •
RESEARCH ARTICLE
•
DOI: 10.2174/1874192401408010043
Abstract
A diagnosis of myocardial infarction is made using a combination of clinical presentation, electrocardiogram and cardiac biomarkers. However, myocardial infarction can be caused by factors other than coronary artery plaque rupture and thrombosis. We describe an interesting case presenting with hypertensive emergency and type 2 myocardial infarction resulting from Pheochromocytoma associated with Capnocytophaga canimorsus infection from a dog bite. We also review current literature on the management of hypertensive emergency and Pheochromocytoma.
Keywords: Capnocytophaga Canimorsus, Myocardial Infarction, Pheochromocytoma, Systemic Hypertension, Sepsis,..
