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[Cardiovascular changes in acromegaly. Prospective study]
Archivos Del Instituto De Cardiologia De Mexico
|May 1, 1984
Summary
Acromegaly frequently causes cardiovascular complications, including left ventricular hypertrophy and abnormal electrocardiograms. Treatment like hypophysectomy can reverse many cardiac issues, but not all.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Pulmonology
Context:
- Acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone, significantly impacts cardiovascular health.
- Non-invasive methods are crucial for assessing complications in acromegaly patients.
Purpose:
- To determine the frequency of cardiovascular complications in acromegaly patients using non-invasive methods.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of hypophysectomy in reversing cardiac complications.
Summary:
- Seventy-one percent of 38 acromegaly patients exhibited cardiovascular alterations.
- Left ventricular hypertrophy (68%) and abnormal electrocardiograms (71%) were common, with echocardiography being highly sensitive.
- Pulmonary fibrosis, chronic bronchitis, and arterial hypertension were also prevalent; hypophysectomy showed significant regression of cardiac issues.
Impact:
- Highlights the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in acromegaly.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of hypophysectomy in managing acromegaly-related cardiac complications.
- Emphasizes the importance of regular cardiovascular monitoring for acromegaly patients.