Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Subclinical Cushing’s syndrome (SCS) is defined as alterations in hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis without classic signs or symptoms of glucocorticoid excess. It is still controversial whether SCS leads to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, and if the degree of subclinical hypercortisolism may predict these clinical outcomes.Aim: To evaluate the prevalence of hypertension, type-2 diabetes (T2D), coronary heart disease (C...