Impact of endocrine disorders on the heart

Marcel Th. B. Twickler, Jakub Regieli, Remco Grobben, Einar A. Hart, Margot E. Tesselaar, Ronald C. A. Meijer, Steven A. J. Chamuleau, Hendrik M. Nathoe

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Abstract

The endocrine system has many hidden interactions with the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular medical specialists, therefore, may not directly recognize hormonal involvement in the cardiovascular system. The role of the pituitary and thyroid gland in cardiac conditions is well known. However, the recently discovered pathophysiological relation between prolactin and peripartum cardiomyopathy enables novel treatment options. The predominant prevalence in women of emerging pathologies such as broken heart syndrome and spontaneous coronary artery dissection suggests involvement of the female hormonal system. Carcinoid and pheochromocytoma may have serious implications on right- and left-sided heart failure, respectively.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEndocrinology (Switzerland)
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages59-95
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

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NameEndocrinology (Switzerland)

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