Publication at First Faculty of Medicine |
2021
Abstract
Hormones produced by endocrine glands have the ability to influence nearly all cells, tissues and organs in human body. Already mild changes in the concentration of particular hormones can have significant consequences on target organs.
Therefore, nearly all endocrine disorders are accompanied with cardiovascular manifestation and are mostly connected with an increase in cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This review article summarizes cardiovascular manifestation of main endocrine disorders influencing the cardiovascular system.