Key result
Visceral adipose tissue was significantly correlated with aldosterone production only in patients with idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (P<0.001), but not in those with aldosterone-producing adenoma.
Why the study?
Is there a correlation between visceral fat and plasma aldosterone concentration in patients with primary aldosteronism?
Population
131 patients diagnosed with primary aldosteronism, divided into aldosterone-producing adenoma and idiopathic…
Design
Cohort
Authors
Loading...
Supports adiposity role in idiopathic hyperaldosteronism; leaves open causal effects and therapeutic targeting.
Observational (n=131)
No
Is there a correlation between visceral fat and plasma aldosterone concentration in patients with primary aldosteronism?
p-value: p=< 0.001
Visceral fat is associated with aldosterone secretion in patients with idiopathic hyperaldosteronism, suggesting a distinct pathophysiological role of adiposity in this subtype.
Shibayama et al. (2018) conducted an observational in Primary aldosteronism (n=131). Visceral fat parameters was evaluated on Correlation between plasma aldosterone concentration and visceral fat parameters (p=< 0.001). Visceral adipose tissue was significantly correlated with aldosterone production only in patients with idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (P<0.001), but not in those with aldosterone-producing adenoma.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: