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A primary aldosteronism-like phenotype identified with the aldosterone-to-angiotensin II ratio in black men: the SABPA study.
Cardiovascular journal of Africa - 1 Jan 2000
van Rooyen Johannes M, Poglitsch Marko, Huisman Hugo W, Gafane-Matemane Lebo F, Breet Yolandi, Malan Leonè
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INTRODUCTION: Black populations may be more likely to have primary aldosteronism (PA) due to adrenal hyperplasia or other forms of adrenal hyperactivity, with suppressed renin levels and high levels of aldosterone, which may contribute to the development of hypertension. METHODS: This sub-study involved 35 black men matched for age, gender and race, and aged 20-65 years, living in the North West Province of South...
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