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  • Nephrology

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  • Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a significant cause of secondary hypertension.
  • PA diagnosis is often delayed, leading to increased cardiovascular and renal complications.
  • Current management strategies require updated, evidence-based recommendations.

Framework:

  • Recommendations developed by the French Endocrinology Society (SFE), French Hypertension Society (SFHTA), and Francophone Endocrine Surgery Association (AFCE).
  • Based on a comprehensive literature analysis by 27 experts across 7 workgroups.
  • Establishes clear criteria for suspecting PA, including resistant hypertension, hypokalemia, and adrenal incidentalomas.

Implementation:

  • Diagnosis relies on aldosterone/renin ratio (ARR) under standardized conditions, with defined thresholds.
  • Specific diagnostic criteria are provided for confirmed, rejected, and intermediate cases.
  • Genetic screening for PA is recommended in younger patients and those with a family history.
  • Lateralization is assessed via adrenal vein sampling (AVS), with exceptions for specific patient groups.

Implications:

  • Informed patient consent regarding medical and surgical treatment outcomes is crucial before lateralization testing.
  • Treatment options include unilateral adrenalectomy for lateralized PA or medical management with spironolactone/amiloride for non-lateralized cases.
  • These guidelines aim to improve early detection and optimize management of primary aldosteronism, reducing associated comorbidities.