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Understanding Hypercortisolism : Episode 2

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Episode 2: Hypercortisolism Causes and Diagnosis

An expert discusses the underlying causes of hypercortisolism, how it is diagnosed, the tests and labs typically used for diagnosis, and what patients can expect during these tests.

By

Natalie Bellini, DNP, FNP, BC-ADM, CDCES

| Published on February 12, 2025

EP: 1.Episode 1: What Is Hypercortisolism?

EP: 2.Episode 2: Hypercortisolism Causes and Diagnosis

EP: 3.Episode 3: Hypercortisolism and Other Chronic Diseases

EP: 4.Episode 4: How Hypercortisolism Affects Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

EP: 5.Treatment Options for Hypercortisolism

EP: 6.Risks of Untreated Hypercortisolism

EP: 7.Screening for Hypercortisolism in Primary Care

Video content above is prompted by the following:

What are some of the underlying causes of hypercortisolism?
How is hypercortisolism diagnosed? What tests or labs are typically done to aid in diagnosis?
What can a patient expect with these labs/tests?

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