Screening of hypercortisolism among patients with hypertension: an Italian nationwide survey.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Screening of Cushing Syndrome (CS) and Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion (MACS) in hypertensive patients is crucial for proper treatment. The aim of the study was to investigate screening and management of hypercortisolism among patients with hypertension in Italy.

Methods

A 10 item-questionnaire was delivered to referral centres of European and Italian Society of Hypertension (ESH and SIIA) in a nationwide survey. Data were analyzed according to type of centre (excellence vs non-excellence), geographical area, and medical specialty.

Results

Within 14 Italian regions, 82 centres (30% excellence, 78.790 patients during the last year, average 600 patients/year) participated to the survey. Internal medicine (44%) and cardiology (31%) were the most prevalent medi

SUBMITTER: Di Dalmazi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11549160 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature