Primary hyperaldosteronism:not an unusual reason for hypertension
- VernacularTitle:原发性醛固酮增多症:一种并非少见的高血压原因
- Author:
Guang NING
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
primary aldosteronism;
the ratio of aldosterone concentration to plasma renin activity;
saline infusion test;
adrenal venous sampling
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Internal Medicine
2003;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Recently,with the improvement in recognition and diagnosis technology for primary hyperaldosteronism(PA),the incidence of PA has risen markedly.As a cause of hypertension,PA should be diagnosed based on correct clinical practice.This article discusses the screening test,confirmation tests and subtype classification of PA.