Adrenal apoplexy: an inconspicuous cause of hypotension in the intensive care patient

Authors :: Greenfield, Jerry R.
Chisholm, Donald J.
Source :: The Medical Journal of Australia. Oct 1, 2001, Vol. 175 Issue 7, p384, 2 p.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Research is presented describing how hypotension in intensive care patients can be caused by primary adrenocortical insufficiency. The similarities between the symptoms of concomitant medical illnesses and those of acute adrenal failure can delay recognition of the problem.

Subjects :: Adrenal gland diseases -- Causes of
Adrenal glands -- Abnormalities
Medical research -- Australia
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