The ratio of aldosterone to renin in plasma is a reliable indicator of primary hypoaldosteronism in newborns and infants, say researchers. Using the aldosterone/renin ratio in infants, as is done in ...

Aldosterone, the major mineralocorticoid hormone in humans, has a pivotal role in maintaining sodium (Na), maintaining water body balance and ultimately in regulating blood pressure (BP) mainly ...

Sept. 20, 2004 — An elevated aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR) characterizes one in three hypertensive patients and screening should be extended to all hypertensive patients, according to the results ...

The aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR) has gained popularity as a screening test for primary hyperaldosteronism, a probably underdiagnosed cause of hypertension. However, studies have yielded varying ...

The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), or renin-angiotensin-system (RAS) is a regulator of blood pressure and cardiovascular function. Dysregulated RAAS is implicated in high blood pressure, ...

Primary aldosteronism (PA), a primary adrenal disorder leading to excessive aldosterone production by one or both adrenal glands, is a common cause of hypertension. It is associated with an increased ...

Unprecedented access to a unique group of Australians is allowing researchers to study links between raised aldosterone levels and elevated cardiovascular risk in various age groups—with important ...

Screening should include measuring aldosterone and renin and determining the aldosterone-to-renin ratio. (HealthDay News) — All individuals with hypertension should be screened for primary ...

One of the functions of your adrenal glands is to produce a hormone called aldosterone that plays an active role in your blood pressure. It does this by maintaining the balance of sodium, potassium, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A low-sodium diet can result in false interpretation of primary aldosteronism screening, with milder phenotypes ...