A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio
Abstract Background Primary aldosteronism (PA), as a cause of secondary hypertension, can cause more serious cardiovascular damage than essential hypertension. The aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) is recommended as the most reliable screening method for PA, but ARR screening is often influenced by m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02162-8 |