Nephrology

Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Questions discussed in this category

Are there instances when you would recommend against pursuing adrenal vein sampling in a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism and normal adrenal imaging?

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Which medications do you deem necessary to stop prior to measuring plasma renin and plasma aldosterone when evaluating a patient for possible primary aldosteronism?

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What is your preferred method for confirming the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism in a patient with an elevated plasma aldosterone to renin ratio?

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Papers discussed in this category

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 2016-05

The Management of Primary Aldosteronism: Case Detection, Diagnosis, and Treatment: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline.

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