The Value of Different Single or Combined Indexes of the Captopril Challenge Test in the Diagnosis of Primary Aldosteronism

The Value of Different Single or Combined Indexes of the Captopril Challenge Test in the Diagnosis of Primary Aldosteronism

ObjectiveThe result interpretation of the captopril challenge test (CCT) for the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism (PA) is not standardized. Superiorities of different indexes in the CCT have not been fully investigated. We aimed to comprehensively evaluate the value and influence factors of differ...

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Main Authors: Qiao Xiang, Tao Chen, Kai Yu, Yuanmei Li, Qianrui Li, Haoming Tian, Yan Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
captopril challenge test
primary aldosteronism
essential hypertension
diagnosis
aldosterone to renin ratio
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fendo.2021.689618/full

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