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ea0049oc12.4 | Pituitary Clinical | ECE2017

Subclinical cardiovascular system dysfunction in the patients with Cushing’s disease

Witek Przemyslaw , Uzieblo-Zyczkowska Beata , Krzesinski Pawel , Jurek Agnieszka , Zielinski Grzegorz , Skrobowski Andrzej , Gielerak Grzegorz

Background: Hypercortisolism in Cushing’s disease (CD) is associated with high cardiovascular risk. Hemodynamic disturbances, especially excessive vasoconstriction and elevated blood pressure (BP), may contribute to accelerated myocardial remodeling. Early identification of subclinical left ventricular (LV) dysfunction may be crucial for optimizing treatment and reducing mortality in patients with CD.Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the ...