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ea0081ep753 | Pituitary and Neuroendocrinology | ECE2022

Acromegaly: a rare disease with multiple, complex complications

Istrate Andra Cristiana , Leustean Letitia , Ungureanu Maria- Christina , Teodoriu Laura , Bilha Stefana , Florescu Alexandru , Preda Cristina

Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, challenging disease that if not appropriately treated can lead to numerous complications. Some of the most frequent complications are cardiovascular (hypertension, secondary cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, valvulopathies, heart failure) and metabolic (secondary diabetes, various alterations of the lipid metabolisms). Aim: The aim is to asses the impact of long-term acromegaly on the cardiovascular system and glucide and l...