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Hyperaldosteronism Screening and Findings From a Large Diverse Population With Resistant Hypertension Within an Integrated Health System.

Victor KimJiaxiao ShiJaejin AnSimran BhandariJeffrey W BrettlerMichael H KanterJohn J Sim
Published in: The Permanente journal (2023)
The authors' findings demonstrate low screening rates for HA among patients with difficult-to-control hypertension yet a high positivity rate among those screened. Factors associated with screening did not always correlate with screening positive. Screening and targeted use of MRA may lead to improved blood pressure control and outcomes among patients with RH.
Keyphrases
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