Complications Of Cushing's Syndrome

High Blood Pressure

About seventy to eighty percent of patients experience high blood pressure in the form of arterial hypertension, and while it can be severe, it is typically mild to moderate. It is not uncommon for this complication to result in another issue referred to as cardiac hypertrophy. This condition is characterized by the heart muscle becoming abnormally thickened or enlarged. This typically occurs because hypertension associated with Cushing’s syndrome can put increased and prolonged stress on the heart. While medications for hypertension may be effective for some patients, lowering cortisol is typically more efficient in bringing blood pressure back to a normal level.

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