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Incidence, mortality, and cardiovascular diseases in pituitary adenoma in Korea: a nationwide population-based study.

Jae-Sang OhHyun Jung KimHoo Jae HannTae Uk KangDong Sook KimMin Ji KangJi Young LeeJai Joon ShimMan Ryul LeeHyeong Sik Ahn
Published in: Pituitary (2020)
South Korea had a relatively high incidence of NFPA. The incidence of stroke was highest for ACTH + TSH and NFPA, which was directly related to mortality during long-term follow-up. Patients with these types of PA should receive stroke prevention measures to reduce their risk of mortality.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • cardiovascular events
  • atrial fibrillation
  • cardiovascular disease
  • coronary artery disease
  • metabolic syndrome
  • cerebral ischemia
  • brain injury
  • cardiovascular risk factors