Hey Everybody,
Can anyone explain to me why diastolic hypertension occurs in Cushing syndrome?
My thought was that excess cortisol acts on mineralocorticoid receptors and increases fluid retention, thereby increasing pre-load, which can manifest as diastolic HTN. Is this accurate, or am I way off?
Thanks!
-Bill
Can anyone explain to me why diastolic hypertension occurs in Cushing syndrome?
My thought was that excess cortisol acts on mineralocorticoid receptors and increases fluid retention, thereby increasing pre-load, which can manifest as diastolic HTN. Is this accurate, or am I way off?
Thanks!
-Bill