Online prediction model for primary aldosteronism in patients with hypertension in Chinese population: A two-center retrospective study

• Published in: Frontiers in endocrinology (Lausanne) Vol. 13; p. 882148
• Main Authors: Lin, Wenbin, Gan, Wenjia, Feng, Pinning, Zhong, Liangying, Yao, Zhenrong, Chen, Peisong, He, Wanbing, Yu, Nan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 02.08.2022
• Subjects: Endocrinology; hypertension; online prediction model; primary aldosteronism; primary care; risk factors

The prevalence of primary aldosteronism (PA) varies from 5% to 20% in patients with hypertension but is largely underdiagnosed. Expanding screening for PA to all patients with hypertension to improve diagnostic efficiency is needed. A novel and portable prediction tool that can expand screening for...