Acromegalic cardiomyopathy

Acromegaly is a group of clinical syndromes caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone by the adenohypophysis, leading to systemic tissue proliferation, hypertrophy, and metabolic disorders. Recent reports indicate that this disease involves considerable cardiovascular damage. With prolonged disease duration, cardiac enlargement becomes more pronounced, especially in patients over 50 years old. Those with significant involvement can be diagnosed with acromegalic heart disease.