Cushing's syndrome and hypertension.
Cushing's syndrome refers to the signs and symptoms that result from excessive glucocorticoid action, usually from endogenous production or exogenous administration. This article reviews the pathophysiology of hypertension in Cushing's syndrome and current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.
Danese
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Department of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Aron
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D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology*