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A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio

A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio

https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e118f047dcdb441ab530208ce62ed70b

A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio

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A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio

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London: BioMed Central Ltd

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BMC cardiovascular disorders, 2021-07, Vol.21 (1), p.1-6, Article 350

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English

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London: BioMed Central Ltd

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Background Primary aldosteronism (PA), as a cause of secondary hypertension, can cause more serious cardiovascular damage than essential hypertension. The aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) is recommended as the most reliable screening method for PA, but ARR screening is often influenced by many factors. PA cannot be easily excluded when negative ARR...

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A case of primary aldosteronism with a negative aldosterone-to-renin ratio

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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e118f047dcdb441ab530208ce62ed70b

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_e118f047dcdb441ab530208ce62ed70b

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1471-2261

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1471-2261

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10.1186/s12872-021-02162-8

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