Table 5.

Univariate correlation analysis with left ventricular mass index as the dependent variable.

Parameter	r	P
PRA	0.024	0.608
PAC	0.103	0.064
ARR	0.046	0.324
Post-SIT PAC	0.124	0.007

Correlations are expressed by the Spearman coefficient. PRA, renin activity; PAC, plasma aldosterone concentration; ARR, aldosterone-renin ratio; post-SIT, post-saline infusion test.