Prevalence of primary aldosteronism in acute stroke or transient ischemic attack: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is the most common endocrine cause of secondary hypertension with a prevalence of 14% in patients with newly diagnosed hypertension. Patients with PA experience a higher rate of cardiovascular events including stroke when compared to those with blood pressure matched essential hypertension. This systematic review and meta-analysis summarize current evidence on the prevalence of PA in patients with acute stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA).

Methods

Two reviewers independently reviewed the literature for observational studies on the prevalence of PA in patients with acute stroke or TIA. MEDLINE and Embase were searched for studies up to December 13, 2023.

Results

Three single center studies conducted in Japan, Sing

SUBMITTER: McCarthy J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10956081 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature