Publications by authors named "Gretchen Yandle"
Article Synopsis
- Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a rarely diagnosed but significant cause of secondary hypertension, often overlooked because standard evaluations may not identify it.
- Guidelines suggest PA should be considered in young patients with severe hypertension, those with low potassium levels, patients with adrenal adenomas, and individuals with a family history of early hypertension.
- Recent research shows PA affects a larger percentage of hypertensive patients than previously thought and emphasizes the importance of diagnosis and treatment to improve blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risks.
A 61-year-old male with a past medical history of chronic, uncontrolled hypertension received a non-contrasted computed tomogram (CT) of the chest and abdomen to investigate for possible Conn syndrome. This noncontrast study showed some areas of nodularity around the vertebral bodies bilaterally and extending into the posterior mediastinal region. A CT of the chest with intravenous contrast, and 3D reconstruction were then obtained.
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