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ea0090ep1154 | Late Breaking | ECE2023

Prevalence, patterns, and characteristics of hypertension diagnosis and management in patients with Turner syndrome; Descriptive analysis of real-world data from the International-Turner Syndrome registry

Apsara Dilrukshi Mathara Diddhenipothage Shani , Beck Katharina , G K Amiyangoda C , Bryce Jillian , Cima Luminita , De Groote Katya , Deyanova Yana , Globa Eugenia , Herrmann Gloria , Juul Anders , Sophie. L Kjaer Anna , Tonnes Pedersen Pedersen Anette , Poyrazoglu Sukran , Probst-Scheidegger Ursina , C.J Sas Theo , Nimali Seneviratne Sumudu , Witczak Justyna , Orchard Elizabeth , Tomlinson Jeremy , Ahmed Faisal , Turner Helen

Introduction: Hypertension is common in patients with Turner Syndrome (TS), and they appear to have an increased predisposition with various proposed disease related factors; sex hormone imbalance, aortopathy, increased activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, insulin resistance, growth hormone deficiency/resistance, adverse imprinting during fetal life and renal malformations. Despite high susceptibility and unique challenges in managing hypertension in this gr...

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Prevalence, patterns, and characteristics of hypertension diagnosis and management in patients with Turner syndrome; Descriptive analysis of real-world data from the International-Turner Syndrome registry

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