Cushing's syndrome-induced hypertension: Cushing's syndrome-induced hypertension is high blood pressure caused by a condition caused Cushing's syndrome where the adrenal glands produce excessive amounts of cortisol. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cushing's syndrome-induced hypertension is available below.
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Prognosis for Cushing's syndrome-induced hypertension: Over 80% of patients with Cushing's syndrome have high blood pressure.
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