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ea0056p26 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2018

Increased levels of Interleukin-6 in patients with primary and secondary hypocortisolism: A case-control study

Rahvar Amir-Hossein , Riesel Martin , Graf Tobias , Harbeck Birgit

Context: Hypocortisolism has been associated with increased cardiovascular risk (CVR) and mortality. Higher levels of certain inflammatory markers such as Interleukin-6 (IL6) in patients with adrenal insufficiency (AI) may partly explain the increase in CVR. Recent studies demonstrate an increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with elevated IL-6 levels. Hypocortisolism is generally treated with glucocorticoid replacement therapy (GRT). Current GRT regi...