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Yuji Ito1, Ryoyu Takeda, Yoshiyu Takeda

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Primary aldosteronism screening is expanding beyond severe hypertension. This review highlights that primary aldosteronism can affect patients with mild hypertension and even normotensive individuals, suggesting broader diagnostic considerations.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • Primary aldosteronism screening traditionally focused on patients with moderate to severe or resistant hypertension.
  • Mild hypertension and normotensive individuals were often excluded from screening protocols.
  • Subclinical forms of primary aldosteronism may be present in normotensive individuals without hypokalemia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review evidence that primary aldosteronism occurs in patients with mild hypertension and normotension.
  • To discuss the etiologies, screening, diagnostic methods, and treatment for normotensive primary aldosteronism.
  • To identify knowledge gaps regarding the natural history and optimal management of this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on primary aldosteronism prevalence and diagnosis.
  • Analysis of evidence supporting primary aldosteronism in non-severe hypertensive and normotensive populations.
  • Discussion of current and potential future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Primary aldosteronism is not limited to severe hypertension; it is also found in mild hypertension and normotensive states.
  • Subclinical primary aldosteronism may be more prevalent than previously recognized.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the natural history and treatment efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • The diagnostic criteria and screening recommendations for primary aldosteronism should be broadened.
  • Normotensive primary aldosteronism represents an underdiagnosed condition requiring further investigation.
  • Long-term follow-up studies are crucial for understanding the disease course and optimizing treatment strategies.