Effects of Hydrocortisone on the Regulation of Blood Pressure: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s) -
Jorien Werumeus Buning,
Martijn van Faassen,
Pauline Brummelman,
Robin P. F. Dullaart,
Gerrit van den Berg,
Melanie M. van der Klauw,
Michiel N. Kerstens,
Coen A. Stegeman,
Anneke C. Muller Kobold,
Ido P. Kema,
Bruce H. R. Wolffenbuttel,
André P. van Beek
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.2016-2216
Subject(s) - medicine , endocrinology , hydrocortisone , plasma renin activity , aldosterone , blood pressure , liter , chemistry , renin–angiotensin system
Cardiovascular risk is increased in patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency, which may be ascribed to an unfavorable metabolic profile consequent to a relatively high hydrocortisone replacement dose.
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