Primary hyperaldosteronism:not an unusual reason for hypertension / 中国实用内科杂志

Recently,with the improvement in recognition and diagnosis technology for primary hyperaldosteronism(PA),the incidence of PA has risen markedly.As a cause of hypertension,PA should be diagnosed based on correct clinical practice.This article discusses the screening test,confirmation tests and subtype classification of PA.

Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism / 中国实用内科杂志

Primary hyperaldosteronism(PA),with a high prevalence of 10%~20% in normal population,is an important cause of secondary hypertension.Compared with essential hypertension patients,PA patients have higher risks for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.Early diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism is of great importance.This article is to discuss the prevalence,diagnosis,case confirmation,subtype classification and treatment of primary hyperaldosteronism.