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  • Endocrinology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Hypertension Management

Background:

  • Primary aldosteronism is the leading cause of secondary arterial hypertension.
  • Adrenal imaging offers limited diagnostic value for differentiating causes.
  • Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is the guideline-recommended gold standard for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of standardized procedures for successful adrenal vein sampling.
  • To discuss factors influencing the efficiency and success rates of AVS.
  • To emphasize the need for consensus on AVS techniques and interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current practices and challenges in adrenal vein sampling.
  • Discussion of the role of multidetector-row helical computed tomography in adrenal vein localization.
  • Exploration of techniques such as rapid cortisol measurement and cosyntropin stimulation.

Main Results:

  • Adrenal vein sampling success rates vary widely due to lack of standardization.
  • Careful preparation, operational efficiency, and interdisciplinary teamwork are essential.
  • Specialized centers and a limited number of experienced radiologists can achieve success rates of at least 70%.

Conclusions:

  • Standardization of AVS techniques and cutoff values is critical for consistent patient care.
  • Performing AVS in specialized centers by experienced personnel is recommended.
  • Further consensus is needed to refine AVS protocols and improve diagnostic accuracy.