Quest Diagnostics study finds screening thresholds may miss half of primary aldosteronism cases
DGX•A Quest Diagnostics study found current screening guidelines may miss earlier cases of primary aldosteronism, while broader diagnostic criteria could identify more patients.
1. Study findings
The retrospective study found that current screening guidelines may miss earlier cases of primary aldosteronism, a hypertension-linked hormonal disorder. Its results suggest broader diagnostic criteria could identify more patients, but the study lacked confirmatory testing and prospective studies are needed to validate the criteria.
