Efficacy and safety of adrenal arterial embolization for primary aldosteronism: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Primary aldosteronism (PA) is related with resistant hypertension and cardiovascular events. Adrenal artery embolization (AAE) is a choice for patients who refused surgery and medical therapy. However, whether AAE can effectively and safely treat PA is unclear. We performed this meta-analysis to determine the efficacy and safety of AAE for patients with PA.

Methods

Databases including Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed and Web of Science were used to obtain relevant articles published before July 30, 2023. The primary outcome was blood pressure before and after AAE. The second outcomes included changes in plasma aldosterone level, serum potassium level, and plasma cortisol level.

Results

Finally, 7 prospective studies with 222 patients were included. The resu

SUBMITTER: Fu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11247589 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature