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ea0032p629 | Growth hormome IGF axis – basic | ECE2013

Determinants of carotid intima media thickness in acromegaly patients

Yilmaz Merve , Gedik Arzu , Basaloglu Can , Cimrin Dilek , Ellidokuz Hulya , Secil Mustafa , Comlekci Abdurrahman

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare disease characterized by GH and IGF1 hypersecretion and increased cardiovascular mortality. Ultrasonographic measurement of carotid intima media thickness (CIMT) gives substantial information about early atherosclerosis. We aimed to evaluate CIMT and its determinants in a group of acromegaly patient.Patients and methods: Forty-four acromegaly patient and 43 age, sex and body mass index (BMI) matched healthy controls wer...