Severe reversible cardiomyopathy associated with adrenal crisis caused by isolated adrenocorticotropin deficiency: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineAdrenal crisis, also known as acute adrenal insufficiency, is an endocrine emergency that is associated with high mortality rates. Reversible cardiomyopathy with severe heart failure is a rare complication of adrenal crisis.
Li Wang +4 more
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Adrenal crisis in infants and young children with adrenal insufficiency: Management and prevention [PDF]
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 BackgroundDespite the optimization of replacement therapy, adrenal crises still represent life-threatening emergencies in many children with adrenal insufficiency.ObjectiveWe summarized current standards of clinical practice for adrenal crisis and ...
Carla Bizzarri +5 more
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New England Journal of Medicine, 2019 Glucocorticoid replacement therapy, available since the 1950s, has prolonged the survival of patients with adrenal insufficiency. However, adrenal crises, which are life-threatening medical emergencies, still develop in many affected patients. Adrenal crisis appears to be increasing in frequency, despite the availability of effective preventive ...
R. Louise Rushworth +2 more
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MedEdPORTAL, 2015 Introduction Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate treatment with glucocorticoids to avoid morbidity and mortality. The clinical presentation of adrenal crisis is nonspecific and can mimic many other conditions.
Miriam Kulkarni, Karma Warren
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Interaction between hypotension and age on adrenal crisis diagnosis
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, 2021 Objective To determine whether adrenal crisis (AC) identification may be affected by the definition of hypotension. Context Delays in AC diagnosis can result in adverse outcomes.
R. Louise Rushworth +4 more
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Delay in Diagnosis of Adrenal Insufficiency Is a Frequent Cause of Adrenal Crisis [PDF]
International Journal of Endocrinology, 2013 Delay of diagnosis of primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) leads to adrenal crisis which is potentially lethal complication. The objective of our work was an assessment whether the establishment of diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency in Poland is ...
Lucyna Papierska, Michał Rabijewski
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Treatment and Prevention of Adrenal Crisis and Family Education [PDF]
JCRPEAdrenal crisis is a life threatening complication of adrenal insufficiency (AI). Its treatment is urgent and parenteral hydrocortisone (HC) should be given at 10-15 times physiological doses in this situation.
Emine Çamtosun, Özlem Sangün
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Adrenal crisis as a reversible etiology of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: insights from a case series [PDF]
Frontiers in Cardiovascular MedicineBackgroundAdrenal crisis, characterized by acute cortisol deficiency, is a rare, life-threatening condition that can precipitate cardiovascular collapse and heart failure (HF).
Mengmei Li +3 more
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Factors influencing self-management of adrenal crisis in patients with adrenal insufficiency: a qualitative study [PDF]
Endocrine ConnectionsObjective: Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening complication that requires urgent administration of parenteral hydrocortisone. Current patient education interventions remain ineffective, contributing to preventable hospitalisations and deaths. This study
Aldons Chua +7 more
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Adrenal Crisis Induced by Zoledronic Acid in Two Patients With Hypopituitarism: A Case Report and Literature Review [PDF]
Case Reports in EndocrinologyAdrenal insufficiency (AI) is characterized by inadequate steroid hormone production and is frequently a consequence of hypopituitarism, which is also associated with increased risk of osteoporosis due to deficiencies in growth hormone, gonadotropins ...
Abrar Mohammed AlFaifi +1 more
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