Why the study?
Is the plasma aldosterone/renin ratio useful as a screening test for primary aldosteronism in a hypertensive population?
Population
79 hypertensive patients (including 18 with known primary aldosteronism) and 16 normal subjects.
Comparison
Measurement of plasma aldosterone to renin ratio vs Normal subjects and hypertensive patients…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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ARR separation in cross-section supports screening potential; leaves open prospective validation in hypertensives.
Is the plasma aldosterone/renin ratio useful as a screening test for primary aldosteronism in a hypertensive population?
The plasma aldosterone/renin ratio appears promising as a screening test to identify primary aldosteronism in hypertensive patients.
Hamlet et al. (1985) studied this question.
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