Table 1.
Participant characteristics obtained at time of screening
| Variable | Adrenalectomy (n=6) | MRA (n=3) | All (n=9) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 52.4 ± 7.8 | 44.0 ± 12.2 | 49.6 ± 9.6 |
| Gender, female (%) | 3 (50%) | 1 (33%) | 4/9 (44%) |
| Race, n (%) | |||
| White | 5/6 (83%) | 1/3 (33%) | 6/9 (67%) |
| African American | 1/6 (17%) | 2/3 (67%) | 3/9 (33%) |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.5 ± 2.8 | 33.9 ± 6.3 | 29.0 ± 5.3 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 139.0 ± 16.4 | 144.3 ± 5.5 | 140.8 ± 13.5 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 86.0 ± 7.2 | 82.3 ± 10.3 | 84.8 ± 7.9 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 66.0 ± 12.0 | 73.0 ± 7.2 | 68.3 ± 10.7 |
| Aldosterone (ng/dL) | 39.2 ± 40.7 | 21.0 ± 3.8 | 33.2 ± 33.5 |
| Plasma Renin Activity (ng/mL/hr) | 0.2 ± 0.2 | 0.4 ± 0.1 | 0.3 ± 0.2 |
| Aldosterone:PRA ratio | 197.9 ± 81.8 | 41.2 ± 13.5 | 153.2 ± 101.7 |
Results are mean ± SD.