[Acromegalic cardiomyopathy]

Abstract

Acromegaly is an endocrine disease with specific somatic changes due to an excess of growth hormone. The majority of cases are caused by growth hormone producing pituitary tumors. Cardiovascular complications, which can be detected even in the early stages of the disease, are considered as major contributing factors in the increased morbidity and mortality of the patients. In this review authors briefly summarize clinical characteristics of acromegalic cardiomyopathy.