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Do you forgo adrenal imaging in a patient with primary hyperaldosteronism who has decided against surgery?

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Endocrinology · University of Missouri School of Medicine

Yes. It would be a waste of time and money. Can go straight to using spironolactone or other mineralocorticoid blocker.

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Endocrinology · Johns Hopkins Department Of Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism

I agree with the new Endocrine Society guidelines on pursuing adrenal imaging if AVS and surgery are planned. In my opinion, the yield of finding a significant adrenal pathology that will change management in a patient with suspected PA who does not desire surgery is extremely low.

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Nephrology · Ascension Borgess Health

Starting ALDOSTERONE blocker would be prudent in such cases and save money on imaging.

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