Screening for primary aldosteronism in hypertensive patients

The incidence of primary aldosteronism (PA) in hypertensive patients is much greater than previously thought and may be the most common form of secondary hypertension. Screening for PA with the plasma aldosterone (PAC; in ng/ml) to plasma renin activity (PRA; in ng/ml per hour) has led to an increas...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of hypertension 2000-04, Vol.13 (4), p.8A-8A
Hauptverfasser:	Wofford, M.W., Davis, M.M., Harkins, K.G., King, D.S., Warnock, J.L., Wyatt, S.B., Jones, D.W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	aldosterone/renin ratio hypertension Primary aldosteronism screening
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