Plasma aldosterone response to ACTH stimulation test for diagnosis of primary aldosteronism: a cross-sectional study

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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Main Authors: Worapaka Manosroi, Pichitchai Atthakomol, Piti Inthaphan, Supornthip Hintong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Endocrine Disorders
Subjects:
Primary aldosteronism
ACTH stimulation test
Serum aldosterone
Serum cortisol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12902-024-01563-y

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