Is primary aldosteronism a potential risk factor for aortic dissection? A case report and literature review
Abstract Background Primary aldosteronism (PA) increases the risk of cardiovascular morbidity, including stroke, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure. The relationship between primary aldosteronism and aortic dissection has rarely been reported. We report a case of aortic...
Main Authors: | Ying Zhang, Fang Luo, Peng Fan, Xu Meng, Kunqi Yang, Xianliang Zhou |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | BMC Endocrine Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12902-020-00601-9 |
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