Endocrine Abstracts

In the 60 years since primary aldosteronism (PA) was described, our understanding of its pathophysiology and approaches to diagnosis and treatment has improved remarkably. Despite this progress, <1% of patients with PA are ever screened for this condition, which accounts for 5–8% of hypertension (HTN). The resistance to screening for PA probably derives primarily from the complexities and uncertainties inherent in its evaluation and management. How many types of PA ex...

Dr Richard J Auchus is Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine in the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes at the University of Michigan and Director of the Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolism Fellowship Program at Michigan. He did postdoctoral work and training at the University of California, San Francisco prior to joining the faculty at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He served as Acting Chi...