Body mass index predicts plasma aldosterone concentrations in overweight-obese primary hypertensive patients.

GP, Rossi; A, Belfiore; G, Bernini; B, Fabris; G, Caridi; C, Ferri; G, Giacchetti; C, Letizia; M, Maccario; M, Mannelli; G, Palumbo; A, Patalano; D, Rizzoni; E, Rossi; AC, Pessina; F, Mantero

doi:10.1210/jc.2008-0251

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Body mass index predicts plasma aldosterone concentrations in overweight-obese primary hypertensive patients.

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Rossi GP

Belfiore A

Bernini G

Abstract

<h4>Context</h4>Body mass index (BMI) shows a direct correlation with plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC) and urinary aldosterone excretion in normotensive individuals; whether the same applies to hypertensive patients is unknown.<h4>Objective</h4>Our objective was to determine if BMI predicts PA...

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