Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a secondary form of arterial hypertension that – in case of unilateral disease – can be cured by surgery. Multiple studies have shown that PA patients are at higher risk to suffer from cardiovascular events and to develop metabolic diseases. Two thirds of patients with PA suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A bi-directional, pathophysiological interplay between OSA and PA has been proposed, with focus on overnight ro...

Introduction: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common surgically curable cause for endocrine hypertension. Patients with unilateral aldosterone-producing adenoma undergo adrenalectomy (ADX). Clinical and biochemical outcome is assessed 6-12 months after ADX according to PASO consensus. To reduce unnecessary follow-up visits and change in medication for diagnostic purposes for potentially cured patients after ADX, a prediction tool is needed. Previous research had shown g...