Vascular Health in Patients in Remission of Cushing's Syndrome Is Comparable With That in BMI-Matched Controls
Author(s) -
Margreet A. E. M. Wagenmakers,
S. H. P. P. Roerink,
Tim H.A. Schreuder,
Theo S. Plantinga,
Suzanne Holewijn,
Dick H. J. Thijssen,
Johannes W. A. Smit,
Gerard A. Rongen,
Alberto M. Pereira,
Anton J. M. Wagenmakers,
Romana T. NeteaMaier,
A. R. M. M. Hermus
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2016-1674
Subject(s) - medicine , brachial artery , endothelial dysfunction , vasodilation , cardiology , body mass index , blood pressure
In active Cushing's syndrome (CS), patients suffer from endothelial dysfunction and premature atherosclerosis. However, it is uncertain to what extent vascular health recovers after long-term remission. This is highly relevant because this topic relates to future development of cardiovascular disease.
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