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ea0029p323 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ICEECE2012

Coronary flow reserve is inversely related to urinary cortisol in Cushing’s syndrome

Fallo F. , Capizzi D. , Dassie F. , Sonino N. , Martini C. , Paoletta A. , Famoso G. , Iliceto S. , Tona F.

There is evidence for a strong association between Cushing’s syndrome, characterized by a cluster of systemic complications, and increased cardiovascular risk. To our knowledge, coronary circulatory function has not been explored in Cushing’s syndrome. The aim of the study was to evaluate coronary flow reserve (CFR), an index of coronary microvascular function, in patients with Cushing’s syndrome. Thirteen newly diagnosed patients with Cushing’s syndrome (1...