Open AccessCortisol/cortisone levels and quality of life in individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Author(s) -
Tulloh RMR,
Quek FF,
Stevenson K,
Garratt V,
TurnerCobb JM
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
pulmonary circulation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.791
H-Index - 40
ISSN - 2045-8940
DOI - 10.1177/2045894020924325
Subject(s) - medicine , cortisone , quality of life (healthcare) , population , pulmonary hypertension , distress , physiology , cardiology , clinical psychology , environmental health , nursing
Individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension experience debilitating symptoms and psychological distress which may influence their cortisol regulation. We describe associations between diurnal salivary cortisol/cortisone levels and quality of life in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Findings suggest potential clinical utility of cortisol/cortisone assessment as applied to a pulmonary arterial hypertension population.