Hypercortisolism found in many patients with resistant hypertension
A study found that 27% of patients with resistant hypertension have hypercortisolism, a condition where the body produces too much cortisol. This discovery could lead to new treatment options for patients with resistant hypertension, a condition that affects nearly 10 million people in the US.
Researchers analyzed 1,086 patients with resistant hypertension across 50 US centers. They found that 27% of patients had hypercortisolism, a condition where the body produces too much cortisol. Hypercortisolism can lead to weight gain, muscle loss, and diabetes. The study suggests that clinicians should screen high-risk patients for hypercortisolism. Patients with resistant hypertension should ask their doctors about screening for hypercortisolism. The study was conducted by researchers at Mount Sinai Health System in New York.
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