Diagnostic Properties of Aldosterone-Renin Ratio in Primary Aldosteronism Among Hypertensives.
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Unknown status
Trial end date:
2009-11-01
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Summary
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic value of the Aldosterone-Renin Ratio (ARR)as a
screening test for primary aldosteronism among hypertensives. The test characteristics will
be studied. Furthermore, the effect of eplerenone, a selective aldosterone-receptor
antagonist will be studied.