Cortisol-induced hypertension in Cushing's syndrome
- VernacularTitle:皮质醇增多症所致高血压诊断与治疗
- Author:
Chao LIU
;
Mei ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cushing's syndrome;
cortisol;
hypertension
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2001;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Cushing's syndrome is caused by the excessive secretion of cortisol from the adrenal cortex.Hypertension is one of the most distinguishing features of Cushing's syndrome,as it is present in about 80% of adult patients.The various pathogenetic mechanisms that have been proposed for the development of cortisol-induced hypertension in Cushing's syndrome and its management are discussed.
