Abstract

The data published by Rossi et al1 provide additional evidence for the well-established efficacy of mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) blockers for the treatment of autonomous hyperaldosteronism whether caused by an aldosterone-producing adenoma or bilateral adrenal hyperplasia.2 The data are interpreted as showing a better outcome for adrenalectomy for patients with an aldosterone-producing adenoma than for MR blocker therapy for those with bilateral adrenal hyperplasia in the provision of a cure (42% versus 0) and the number of antihypertensive drugs needed for the long-term control of hypertension (1.76 versus …

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