Gerontology & Geriatric Research

Abstract

Chronic Hypoadrenocorticism Protecting Cardiac Structure and Function Potentially: A Case Report

Kang Meini and Wang Peixian

Addison’s disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, results in glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid deficiency. Classically, patients affected with Addison’s disease develop weakness, fatigue, anorexia, weight loss, electrolyte imbalances, hypotension, hypoglycemia and hyperpigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes. Here in this case report, we focus on the interesting finding of good cardiac structure and function of patient with Addison’s disease contrast with her senile condition.