Table 1 Confirmatory test for hyperaldosteronism
Cortisol (µg/dl) | K (mmol/L) | PRC (pg/ml) | Aldosterone (pg/ml) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Captopril suppression test (50 mg) | ||||
Before | 1.58 | 654 | ||
1 h later | 2.10 | 749 | ||
1.5 h later | 1.27 | 645 | ||
Irbesartan suppression test (75 mg) | ||||
Before | 2.60 | 810 | ||
2 h later | 1.23 | 590 | ||
Saline infusion test (2 L) | ||||
Before | 10.9 | 2.5 | 1.81 | 627 |
4 h later | 7.86 | 2.9 | < 1.0 | 540 |