Primary Aldosteronism as a Risk Factor for Vertebral Fracture

What is it about?

We found primary aldosteronism (PA) as a risk factor for prevalent vertebral fracture. Additionally, fracture severity was significantly higher in PA subjects than in age- and sex-matched controls.

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Why is it important?

Primary aldosteronism and osteoporotic fractures are an important problem affecting mortality, quality of life and the medical economy.