Table 1.
Clinical Characteristics of Studied Patients With APA
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| N | 74 |
| Age, y | 52 (42–59) |
| Women, N/% | 30/41% |
| Systolic blood pressure, mm Hga | 157 (137–181) |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mm Hga | 90 (76–106) |
| Number of antihypertensive medicationsb | 4.0 (2.5–5.0) |
| Prevalence of hypokalemia, N/% | 71/96% |
| PAC, ng/dLc | 33.0 (24.0–49.0) |
| PRA, ng/mL/hc | 0.2 (0.1–0.6) |
| ARRd | 140 (63–373) |
Data are expressed as medians with interquartile ranges or as counts and frequencies. Hypokalemia was defined when the lowest serum potassium concentration was <3.5 mEq/L or when potassium supplementation was indicated. Number variation was based on availability of clinical data.
Abbreviations: ARR, aldosterone/renin ratio; PAC, plasma aldosterone concentration; PRA, plasma renin activity.
a
n= 68.
b
n = 69.
c
n = 67.
d
n = 66.