Adrenal function |
Basal cortisol + synacthen 250 IU | 513 nmol/l | 215 nmol/l | 302 nmol/l |
30 min | 926 nmol/l | 456 nmol/l | 554 nmol/l |
60 min | 1260 nmol/l | 980 nmol/l | 890 nmol/l |
Basal ACTH | 26.7ng/l | – | – |
Recumbent aldosterone | 77.0ng/l | 10.9ng/l* | – |
Recumbent renin | 20mU/l | 37.0mU/l | – |
Postural challenge |
Lying/standing BP | 108/70–89/56* | 145/95–104/67* | 148/85–162/89 |
30:15 ratio | 1.0* | 1.0* | – |
HR response to respiratory stimulii |
Deep breathing | 4* | 2* | 4* |
Pressor tests |
Cutaneous cold |
BP | 111/53–112/69 | 122/85–120/78* | 138/84–165/88 |
HR | 75–81 | 78–88 | 70–78 |
Isometric exercise |
BP | – | 130/85–122/75* | 137/85–136/88* |
HR | – | 77–80 | 70–68 |
Mental arithmetic |
BP | 115/80–126/71 | 127/89–120/74* | 137/83–147/93 |
HR | 76–80 | 77–84 | 72–70 |