Cardiopatías de origen endocrino: una etiología frecuentemente olvidada

Endocrine diseases comprise a broad spectrum of high prevalence hormonal disorders that report significant morbidity and mortality rates. Its association with strong cardiovascular outcomes such as acute myocardial infarction, cerebrovascular disease and end-stage renal failure are clearly established; however, its relation to heart disease is frequently underestimated by medical personnel. Pituitary disorders, particularly acromegaly, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and adrenal disorders, such as Cushing’s syndrome, hyperaldosteronism and pheochromocytoma, are associated with the appearance of heart failure, dilated heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias and even sudden death. The following review aims to clearly and precisely describe the main heart conditions associated with endocrine disorders.