Subtype-specific body composition and metabolic risk in patients with primary aldosteronism.

Seung Shin ParkChang Ho AhnSang Wan KimJi Won Yoon Jung Hee Kim

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2023)

Patients with bilateral PA were more obese and had higher VFA levels than those with lateralized PA. Despite a milder form of PA, this metabolically unfavorable visceral fat distribution may lead to a higher metabolic risk in patients with bilateral PA.

Keyphrases

body composition
adipose tissue
resistance training
bone mineral density
metabolic syndrome
case report
type diabetes
weight loss
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
obese patients
high intensity