Abstract
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a condition characterized by the autonomous excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal gland, not regulated by the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. PA is the most common cause of secondary hypertension and is associated with an increased cardiovascular risk. PA can be unilateral in 30-40% of cases or bilateral in 50-60% of cases. Familial PA is ra…