Morphologically Normal-Appearing Adrenal Glands as a Prevalent Source of Aldosterone Production in Primary Aldosteronism.

Wasita W ParksookNicholas YozampGregory L HundemerMarwan MoussaJonathan UnderhillTali FudimBarry SacksAnand Vaidya

Published in: American journal of hypertension (2021)

Morphologically normal-appearing adrenal glands are commonly the source of aldosterone production in PA, even among young patients. The lack of awareness of this issue may result in inappropriate treatment recommendations.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
angiotensin ii
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
clinical practice
middle aged
patient reported outcomes