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  • Vascular Physiology

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  • Primary aldosteronism (PA) is linked to arterial stiffness, but arterial wave reflections remain unstudied.
  • Arterial wave reflection parameters like forward (Pf) and backward (Pb) wave amplitudes are emerging cardiovascular outcome predictors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate arterial wave reflection parameters in patients with PA compared to essential hypertension.
  • To assess the impact of PA treatment on these vascular markers.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective enrollment of patients with PA (n=121) and essential hypertension (n=132).
  • Measurement of heart-carotid pulse wave velocity (PWV) and carotid pressure waveforms.
  • Calculation of Pf, Pb, and augmentation index at baseline and 6 months post-treatment.

Main Results:

  • Patients with PA exhibited significantly higher Pf, Pb, and PWV than those with essential hypertension.
  • Multivariate analysis confirmed Pf and Pb were significantly correlated with the presence of PA.
  • Six months after treatment, both Pf and Pb showed significant reductions.

Conclusions:

  • Primary aldosteronism is associated with significantly increased arterial wave reflections, suggesting extensive vascular dysfunction.
  • These findings highlight aldosterone's role in arterial system dysfunction and the potential benefits of PA treatment on vascular health.