Per Hellman
Editor

2014

Molecular Genetics, Endocrinology,
and Translational Medicine

Primary aldosteronism (PA) may be the best treatable risk factor for cardiovascular disease besides to quit smoking. The discovery of the disease is described in Prof. Gordon’s chapter in this book, and the understanding of its prevalence and the epidemiology behind it as well. Thus, PA is common, and millions and millions of individuals worldwide most likely suffer from undiagnosed PA as an underlying reason for their hypertension. To improve the diagnose of PA, understand the derangements and what consequence untreated PA lead to is crucial for development of care of individuals with PA.