Primary aldosteronism is a common cause of secondary hypertension associated with
excess cardiovascular morbidities. Primary aldosteronism is underdiagnosed because it …

These pediatric hypertension guidelines are an update to the 2004 “Fourth Report on the
Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure in Children and Adolescents.” …

Objective: To develop clinical practice guidelines for the management of patients with
primary aldosteronism. Participants: The Task Force included a chair, selected by the …

Blockers of the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system (RAAS), that is, renin inhibitors,
angiotensin (Ang)-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, Ang II type 1 receptor antagonists …

Primary aldosteronism (PA), the most common form of secondary hypertension, can be
either surgically cured or treated with targeted pharmacotherapy. PA is frequently …

Primary aldosteronism is characterized by aldosterone secretion that is independent of renin
and angiotensin II and sodium status. The deleterious effects of primary aldosteronism are …

Arterial hypertension is a common condition worldwide and an important predictor of several
complicated diseases. Arterial hypertension can be triggered by many factors, including …

Adrenal venous sampling is recommended by current guidelines to identify surgically
curable causes of hyperaldosteronism but remains markedly underused. Key factors …

Adrenal aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs) constitutively produce the salt-retaining
hormone aldosterone and are a common cause of severe hypertension. Recurrent …

Primary aldosteronism, a common cause of severe hypertension, features constitutive
production of the adrenal steroid aldosterone. We analyzed a multiplex family with familial …