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.
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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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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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Identifying Knowledge Gaps in Individuals With Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: A Critical Step in Preventing Adrenal Crisis. [PDF]
Clin Endocrinol (Oxf)Objective Adrenal crisis is a potentially fatal complication of primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI) and the leading cause of death in this population. Knowledge and its application are crucial to prevention.
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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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Acute adrenal crisis after orthopedic surgery for pathologic fracture
World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2007 Background Adrenal crisis after surgical procedure is a rare but potentially catastrophic life-threatening event. Its manifestations, such as hypotension, tachycardia, hypoxia, and fever mimic the other more common postoperative complications.
Hashimoto Nobuyuki +8 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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COVID-19 Infection in Adrenal Tuberculosis Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency Who Complicated with Adrenal Crisis [PDF]
Acta Medica IndonesianaAdrenal insufficiency can increase the risk of infection. Respiratory infections play a role in the greater number of mortalities in patients with primary adrenal insufficiency.
Matdoan Rifkiah Aisyah +3 more
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A Bulking Agent May Lead to Adrenal Insufficiency Crisis: A Case Report [PDF]
Acta Medica Iranica, 2011 Adrenal insufficiency is a life-threatening disorder which must be treated with glucocorticoid replacement and needs permanent dose adjustment during patient's different somatic situations.
Seyed Hossein Samadanifard +4 more
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Rifampicin induced adrenal crisis in an uncommon setting
Lung India, 2013 Adrenal crisis occurs when there is decreased secretions of steroid hormones (mainly cortisol) from the adrenal glands due to varied reasons. It may arise due to a primary adrenal condition or due to decreased hormonal signals from the pituitary ...
Animesh Ray, J C Suri, Mansi Gupta
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