Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Turner Syndrome (TS) is a complete or partial loss of the second X chromosome affecting approximately 1:2000 females, classically associated with short stature and hypogonadism. Cardiovascular complications in TS include increased risk of congenital cardiac malformations, hypertension, ischaemic heart disease and aortic dissection. Cardiovascular related deaths account for over 40% of the excess mortality in TS and requires lifelong monitoring and follow-up. The Cl...

Background: Cardiovascular related deaths account for over 40% of the excess mortality in Turner Syndrome (TS). Hypertension, a modifiable risk factor for both aortic dilatation and dissection, is more commonly encountered in TS during childhood and adolescence. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine the prevalence of hypertension in paediatric patients with TS and in relation to the methodologies of blood pressure evaluation.<p class="ab...