Primary hyperaldosteronism and secondary hypertension / 中国实用内科杂志

ABSTRACT

Primary hyperaldosteronism(PHA) is one of the most common reasons of secondary hypertension,which usually has long history,moderate hypertension and relative high incident of vascular complications.Its other complications include hypokalemia,alkalosis,hypocalcemia and IGT et al.Screening hypertension patients using plasma aldosteronism/renin rate will greatly increase the diagnosis and improve the treatment.Treatments of PHA include surgery,medicine and intervene.