Adrenal vein sampling for primary aldosteronism: a 15-year national referral center experience

Abstract

Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is essential for diagnostics of primary aldosteronism, distinguishing unilateral from bilateral disease and determining treatment options. We reviewed the performance of AVS for primary aldosteronism at our center during first 15 years, comparing the initial period to the period after the introduction of a dedicated radiologist. Additionally, AVS outcomes were checked against CT findings and the proportion of operated patients with proven unilateral disease was estimated.

Keywords

• angiography
• adrenal gland
• endocrine disorders
• secondary hypertension