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ea0016p45 | Adrenal | ECE2008

Renal function in patients with primary aldosteronism: comparison with essential hypertension

Reincke Martin , Schirpenbach Caroline , Hahner Stephanie , Beuschlein Felix , Bidlingmaier Martin , Diederich Sven , Lorenz Reinhard , Rump Lars Christian , Seufert Jochen , Meisinger Christa , Holle Rolf , Quinkler Marcus

Objective: Primary aldosteronism (PA) is associated with vascular end organ damage. We evaluated the newly established German Conn’s Register for evidence of renal impairment and compared the data with renal function from hypertensive subjects from an epidemiologic cohort.Methods: The registry was founded in 2006 and has at present 7 participating centres in 5 locations. Data are entered in a central electronic database. Up to July 2007 555 patients...