Endocrine Abstracts

Low-renin hypertension (LRH) with normal or elevated aldosterone levels is considered part of the spectrum of aldosterone-associated hypertension, and can cause poorly-controlled hypertension. We studied patients diagnosed with LRH, comparing their clinical and biochemical characteristics with patients diagnosed with primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA). Methods Retrospective. Diagnosis in a general Endocrinology out-patient clinic ove...