The Evolution of the Primary Aldosteronism Syndrome Martinez de Andino Memorial Lecture SPED 2020 Anand Vaidya, MD MMSc Director, Center for Adrenal Disorders Associate Professor of Medicine
The Evolution of the Primary Aldosteronism Syndrome
Apr 19, 2023
Re-define primary aldosteronism from a categorical disease to a
syndrome that manifests across a continuum of severity
Present evidence depicting the very high and unrecognized
prevalence of the “primary aldosteronism syndrome”
Underscore why current diagnostic approaches are sub-optimal, and
why a physiologic or empiric approach is advantageous
Highlight evidence indicating that the primary aldosteronism syndrome
contributes to a large proportion of “essential” hypertension
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Re-define primary aldosteronism from a categorical disease to a syndrome that manifests across a continuum of severity
Present evidence depicting the very high and unrecognized prevalence of the “primary aldosteronism syndrome”
Underscore why current diagnostic approaches are sub-optimal, and why a physiologic or empiric approach is advantageous
Highlight evidence indicating that the primary aldosteronism syndrome contributes to a large proportion of “essential” hypertension
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