Who should be screened for primary aldosteronism? A comprehensive review of current evidence

• Main Authors: Huang, Wei Chieh, Lin, Yen Hung, Wu, Vin-Cent, Chen, Chen Huan, Siddique, Saulat, Chia, Yook Chin *, Tay, Jam Chin, Sogunuru, Guru Prasad, Cheng, Hao Min, Kario, Kazuomi
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2022
• Subjects: QP Physiology; RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/3086/; https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14558

Arterial hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The prevalence of primary aldosteronism (PA) ranges from 5% to 10% in the general hypertensive population and is regarded as one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. There are two major causes of PA: bilateral a...