Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Cortisol insufficiency has been reported following cardiac surgery in infants but has not been associated with postoperative complications. In our hospital serum cortisol is measured following cardiac surgery when hypotension is refractory to two inotropes at maximal dose.Methods: Retrospective case note study to describe features of adrenal insufficiency in post-operative cardiac patients with low serum cortisol.Resu...