ea0022oc4.1 | Adrenals | ECE2010
Lang Katharina
, Hahner Stefanie
, Vonend O
, Rump L C
, Quninkler M
, Diederich Sven
, Maier Katharina
, Beuschlein Felix
, Bidlingmaier Martin
, Endres S
, Engelke C
, Kickuth Ralph
, Fassnacht Martin
, Reincke Martin
, Allolio Bruno
Context: Primary aldosteronism (PHA) is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. Distinguishing unilateral (UAH) from bilateral (BAH) and other causes of PHA is one of the greatest challenges in the diagnostic process. Adrenal venous sampling (AVS) is widely considered to be the gold standard for subtype differentiation.Methods: Technical and diagnostic outcome of AVS was analysed retrospectively in 59 patients with PHA who underwent AVS at the U...