Primary aldosteronism hides behind high blood pressure
A little-known and misunderstood disease affecting as many as 12 million Americans, putting them at risk of potentially deadly complications, is often missed or misdiagnosed.
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a serious condition that affects as many as 5 to 10 percent of adults with high blood pressure (BP). High BP is widely prevalent in the U.S., nearly half of all adults (almost 120 million individuals) have it. Yet, for many years, …
Primary aldosteronism hides behind high blood pressure
