Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
Absite Review Series: Adrenal Gland Disorders
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Evidence for an increased rate of cardiovascular events in<br />
patients with primary aldosteronism<br />
124 patients with primary<br />
hyperaldosteronism over a three year<br />
period<br />
465 age and BP matched controls<br />
• Stroke 12.9% vs 3.4%<br />
• MI 4% vs 0.6%<br />
• Atrial fib 7.3% vs 0.6%<br />
Milliez P, Girerd X, Plouin PF, et al: Evidence for an increased rate of cardiovascular events<br />
in patients with primary al-dosteronism. J Am Coll Cardiol 2005; 45:1243-1248.
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