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Pheochromocytoma electrocardiogram

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]

Overview

Findings on an ECG suggestive of pheochromocytoma include sinus tachycardia and supraventricular tachycardia.

Electrocardiogram

An ECG may be helpful in the diagnosis of pheochromocytoma. Findings on an ECG suggestive of pheochromocytoma include:[1]

Sinus tachycardia, source: ECGpedia
Supraventricular tachycardia, source: ECGpedia

References

  1. Liao WB, Liu CF, Chiang CW, Kung CT, Lee CW (2000). “Cardiovascular manifestations of pheochromocytoma”. Am J Emerg Med. 18 (5): 622–5. doi:10.1053/ajem.2000.7341. PMID 10999582.

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