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CocktailChemist t1_j4yec2w wrote

Reply to comment by darwinwoodka in New CT scan helps detect curable form of high blood pressure by giuliomagnifico

To build on what’s already been said, there is a test for unilateral vs bilateral hyperaldosteronism - adrenal venous sampling. But it is critical to get a specialist with a lot of experience because it’s a technically challenging procedure.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/endocrinology/news/primary-aldosteronism-the-role-of-adrenal-venous-sampling/mac-20430855

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PeriodicAdamSchiff t1_j4z4hbo wrote

Exactly. Adrenal venous sampling is problematic and imperfect, to put it nicely. This seems like a much better method for the patients with hyperaldosteronism without an obvious nodule as the source. This is still a pretty small percentage of people with hypertension.

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