Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism<br />
Potentially curable cause of significant<br />
cardiovascular disease<br />
Higher risk for stroke, MI, a-fib, LV<br />
hypertrophy compared to age and<br />
systolic BP matched controls<br />
Risks decrease with successful<br />
removal of aldosteronoma<br />
Responsiveness to spironolactone is<br />
a good prognostic sign<br />
Milliez P, Girerd X, Plouin PF, et al: Evidence for an increased rate of cardiovascular events in<br />
patients with primary al-dosteronism. J Am Coll Cardiol 2005; 45:1243-1248.
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