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Refractory hyperaldosteronism in heart failure is associated with plasma renin activity and angiotensinogen polymorphism.
Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) - 1 Jun 2015
Vergaro Giuseppe, Fatini Cinzia, Sticchi Elena, Vassalle Cristina, Gensini Gianfranco, Ripoli Andrea, Rossignol Patrick, Passino Claudio, Emdin Michele, Abbate Rosanna
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AIMS: Refractory hyperaldosteronism is frequently observed in heart failure patients on up-to-date treatment, and holds prognostic value. Our aim was to identify which factors, either genetic or nongenetic, are associated with refractory hyperaldosteronism. METHODS: We enrolled 109 consecutive patients with left ventricular systolic dysfunction [left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) 32 ± 10%; 86% males; age...
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