Role of Adrenal Vein Sampling in Guiding Surgical Decision in Primary
Aldosteronism
Nada Younes,
Stéphanie Larose,
Isabelle Bourdeau
et al.
Abstract:Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is recommended for subtyping primary aldosteronism
(PA) to identify lateralized or bilateral sources of aldosterone excess,
allowing for better decision-making in regard to medical or surgical management
on a case-by-case basis. To date, no consensus exists on protocols to be used
during AVS, especially concerning sampling techniques, the timing of sampling,
and whether or not to use … Show more
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