Plasma aldosterone response to ACTH stimulation test for diagnosis of primary aldosteronism: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background The diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) requires screening and confirmation testing. The present study examined whether the 1 µg ACTH stimulation test for plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) can accurately diagnose PA by bypassing the regular confirmatory steps of PA diagn...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-03-01
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Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-024-01563-y |