Table 1.

Features of growth hormone deficiency (GHD) in adult patients.

Features of GHD adult patients
Reduced lean body mass and increased visceral adiposity
Reduced bone mineral density with increased risk of fractures
Reduced IGF-I levels
Decreased muscle strength and exercise capacity
Diminished quality of life (less cognitive function, decreased of well-being)
Abnormal serum lipid profile (increased total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, lipoprotein A, apolipoprotein B; decreased HDL cholesterol)
Lower cardiac function, impaired left ventricular performance, and increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease