Endocrine Abstracts

Context: Recent studies showed association between hyperaldosteronism and low bone density among patients with primary aldosteronism (PA) due to secondary hyperparathyroidism.Objective: To assess bone turnover markers and bone mineral density (BMD) of PA patients compared to essential hypertension.Design: This was an open label, prospective, case-controlled study, conducted over 12 months.Setting: Eighteen co...