The ratios of aldosterone / plasma renin activity (ARR) versus aldosterone / direct renin concentration (ADRR)
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is estimated to occur in 5–12% of patients with hypertension. Assessment of aldosterone / plasma renin activity (PRA) ratio (ARR) has been used as a screening test in patients suspected of PA. Direct determination of renin (DRC) and calculation of aldosterone / direct reni...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publications
2015-12-01
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Series: | Journal of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1470320313519487 |