Ratio of plasma aldosterone concentration to renin activity in screening for primary aldosteronism:the current situation and influencing factors
- VernacularTitle:血浆醛固酮与肾素活性比值在原发性醛固酮增多症筛查中的应用现状及影响因素
- Author:
Guoshu YIN
;
Li YAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
aldosterone;
plasma rennin activity;
aldosterone/renin ratio;
primary aldosteronism
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2003;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The ratio of plasma aldosterone concentration to renin activity (ARR) is a sensitive parameter for screening of primary aldosteronism (PA) and for predicting prognosis after adrenalectomy in patients with PA.Study of the influencing factors for ARR,especially medications,sodium intake and posture,is of great significance for improving the screen efficacy of ARR.This paper introduces the current application of ARR in screening for PA and optimization of its determining conditions.
