Abstract-Unilateral primary aldosteronism is the most common surgically correctable form of endocrine hypertension and is usually differentiated from bilateral forms by adrenal venous sampling (AVS) or computed tomography (CT
The incidence of hypernatraemia in the present study was 1.2% with a high mortality rate mainly in patients with hospital-acquired hypernatraemia. There were two main profiles of hospital-acquired hypernatraemia, one consistent with extracellular volume depletion and another with euvolaemia. On the contrary, the majority of hypernatraemic patients on admission exhibited hypovolaemia. Almost half of our hypernatraemic patients had at least one additional electrolyte disturbance.
Background:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is characterized by the simultaneous presence
of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperglycemia in an individual, leading to increased
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. It affects almost 35% of the US adult population, while its
prevalence increases with age. Elevated blood pressure is the most frequent component of the syndrome;
however, until now, the optimal antihypertensive regiment has not been defined.
Objective:
The purpose of this review is to present the proposed definitions for the metabolic syndrome,
as well as the prevalence of hypertension in this condition. Moreover, evidence regarding
the metabolic properties of the different antihypertensive drug classes and their effect on MetS will
be displayed.
Method:
A comprehensive review of the literature was performed to identify data from clinical
studies for the prevalence, pathophysiology and treatment of hypertension in the metabolic syndrome.
Results:
Hypertension is present in almost 80% of patients with metabolic syndrome. The use of
thiazide diuretics and b-blockers has been discouraged in this population; however, new evidence
suggests their use under specific conditions. Calcium channel blockers seem to exert a neutral effect
on MetS, while renin-angiotensin system inhibitors are believed to be of the most benefit, although
differences exist between the different agents of this category.
Conclusion:
Controversy still exists regarding the optimal antihypertensive treatment for hypertension
in MetS. Due to the high prevalence of hypertension in this population, more data from clinical
trials are needed in the future.
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