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ea0056p21 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2018

Renin: a possible novel marker for the efficacy of pharmacological treatment of primary aldosteronism

Voulgaris Nikolaos , Vlachou Sofia , Kyriazi Evangelia , Papaoikonomou Eleni , Tyfoxylou Ernestini , Monastirioti Nikoletta , Kapsali Chara , Zachaki Aglaia , Charalampidou Liana , Kounadi Theodora , Markou Athina , Papanastasiou Labrini , Giagourta Eirini , Kassi Eva , Kaltsas Gregory , Piaditis George

Introduction: Primary aldosteronism (PA) treatment is either pharmacological with aldosterone receptor antagonists (MRAs) or surgical with the resection of the responsible adenoma. The efficacy of MRAs treatment is based on the normalization of blood pressure (BP) in relation to potassium levels. However, it remains unclear whether the stimulation of renin levels during treatment could serve as an additional marker of adequate MR blockade.Aim: To investi...

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Renin: a possible novel marker for the efficacy of pharmacological treatment of primary aldosteronism

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