A Case of Successful Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Undiagnosed Acromegaly. South Russian Journal of Therapeutic Practice
https://doi.org/10.21886/2712-8156-2026-7-1-106-113
Abstract
Acromegaly is a severe, chronic neuroendocrine disorder, most commonly occurring in adults, characterized by excess growth hormone (GH) and subsequent elevated insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. Cardiovascular complications are considered the most common complications in patients with acromegaly, negatively impacting quality of life and prognosis. This article presents a case of aneurysmal aortic dilation with severe aortic regurgitation in a patient with acromegaly. The patient underwent a successful Bentall procedure (aortic and aortic valve replacement), and 6 months after cardiac surgery, transsphenoidal adenomectomy was performed without complications.
About the Authors
Z. G. Tatarintseva
Research Institute – Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 n. a. Professor S.V. Ochapovsky ; Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Zoya G. Tatarintseva, Cand. Sci. (Med.), Head of the Department of Cardiology; Assistant of the Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology of the Faculty of Advanced Training and Professional Retraining of Specialists
Krasnodar
Yu. A. Katushkina
Research Institute – Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 n. a. Professor S.V. Ochapovsky ; Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya A. Katushkina, endocrinologist of the endocrinology department; Assistant of the Department of Therapy No. 1 of the Faculty of Advanced Training and Professional Retraining of Specialists
Krasnodar
G. A. Golovina
Research Institute – Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 n. a. Professor S.V. Ochapovsky ; Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Galina A. Golovina, Cand. Sci. (Med.), cardiologist, assistant of the Department of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiology
Krasnodar
E. D. Kosmacheva
Research Institute – Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1 n. a. Professor S.V. Ochapovsky ; Kuban State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Elena D. Kosmacheva, Dr. Cand. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Deputy Chief Physician for the Medical Department; Head of the Department of Therapy No. 1 of the Faculty of Education and Training
Krasnodar
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Tatarintseva Z.G., Katushkina Yu.A., Golovina G.A., Kosmacheva E.D. A Case of Successful Cardiac Surgery in a Patient with Undiagnosed Acromegaly. South Russian Journal of Therapeutic Practice. South Russian Journal of Therapeutic Practice. 2026;7(1):106-113. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21886/2712-8156-2026-7-1-106-113
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