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EndoBytes: Patient-Centered Approach to Hypercorti ...
Role of Cortisol, Receptor and Pathological Condit ...
Role of Cortisol, Receptor and Pathological Conditions
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Dr. Ricardo Correa discusses hypercortisolism, emphasizing its complex etiology, including exogenous glucocorticoid use and endogenous causes like ACTH-dependent pituitary adenomas and adrenal tumors. He explains cortisol's systemic effects via glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors, influencing metabolism, cardiovascular health, bone, and immune functions. Pathophysiology involves enzyme-regulated cortisol activity in tissues, affecting disease severity. Clinically, hypercortisolism leads to obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, osteoporosis, and neuropsychiatric issues, increasing mortality risk mainly due to cardiovascular complications. Early recognition, multidisciplinary care, and understanding receptor mechanisms are vital for effective management and improving patient outcomes.
Keywords
Hypercortisolism
Glucocorticoid receptors
ACTH-dependent pituitary adenomas
Cortisol metabolism
Cardiovascular complications
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