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ea0029p845 | Endocrine tumours and neoplasia | ICEECE2012

Low detection Rate of Primary Aldosteronism when Screening Among Hypertensive Patients with Ongoing Medication

Volpe C. , Wahrenberg H. , Hamberger B. , Thoren M.

Objective: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of secondary hypertension. Antihypertensive agents interfere with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone axis, and screening with the aldosterone to renin ratio (ARR) is preferably made without medication. Withdrawal may however be harmful. We examined the detection rate of PA in hypertensive patients taking their prescribed medication, apart from amiloride and spironolactone.Design and setting: Hyperten...

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ea0029p940 | Female Reproduction | ICEECE2012

Increased risk of glucose metabolism impairment after gestational diabetes in polycystic ovary syndrome

Orio F. , Colao A. , Falbo A. , Russo T. , Orio M. , Vero R. , Capula C. , Volpe A. , Di Stasi V. , Savastano S. , Lombardi G. , Palomba S.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to test the hypothesis that the risk of persistent glucose impairment after gestational diabetes (GDM) is increased in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Research design and methods: The prospective casecontrol study included 42 pregnant patients with PCOS and GDM and 84 pregnant control patients with GDM but without clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries and oligo-anovu...

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Low detection Rate of Primary Aldosteronism when Screening Among Hypertensive Patients with Ongoing Medication

Increased risk of glucose metabolism impairment after gestational diabetes in polycystic ovary syndrome

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