Bilateral Adrenal Hemorrhage and Acute Adrenal Insufficiency Secondary to Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

The symptoms of adrenal insufficiency are nonspecific and could be similar to sepsis. Electrolyte abnormalities and gastrointestinal symptoms could be hints for adrenal insufficiency, especially if risks for adrenal hemorrhage are present. Early stress dose treatment in such cases has shown a survival benefit.