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[Acromegalic cardiomyopathy: an echocardiographic study].

P D Bertoni, R Di Michele, R Canziani

    Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acromegaly patients show increased heart muscle thickness and size, particularly with active disease. Echocardiography effectively detects these cardiac changes in acromegaly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Endocrinology
    • Medical Imaging

    Context:

    • Acromegaly, a condition caused by excess growth hormone (GH), can lead to significant cardiovascular complications.
    • Cardiac involvement in acromegaly is common but requires accurate assessment methods.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate cardiac structure and function in acromegalic patients using echocardiography.
    • To correlate echocardiographic findings with disease activity and duration.

    Summary:

    • Acromegalic patients exhibited increased left ventricular (LV) wall thickness, LV mass, and left atrial (LA) dimension compared to controls.
    • Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) was prevalent (79%), with asymmetric septal hypertrophy (ASH) in 10.5%.
    • Active acromegaly (elevated GH) correlated with greater LV wall thickness and mass, and these parameters correlated with disease duration.

    Impact:

    • Echocardiography is a valuable tool for assessing cardiac involvement in acromegaly.
    • Findings highlight the structural cardiac changes associated with acromegaly, emphasizing the need for monitoring.
    • Understanding these changes aids in managing acromegaly patients and preventing cardiac complications.

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