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Hypokalemia and/or severe hypertension during pregnancy, especially before week 20, should raise suspicion of PA.
I
B
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Diagnosis is based on high ARR values and can be confirmed by testing for FH or by MRI.
I
B
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If the diagnosis of APA is already known surgery is recommended before starting pregnancy.
IIb
B
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When BP is not controlled with treatment, laparoscopic adrenalectomy is preferred in APA patients during the second trimester and MRAs might be added only if hypertension is uncontrolled.