Resistant “essential” hypertension: Could it be primary aldosteronism?

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In this episode, A/Prof Jun Yang and host Dr Charlotte Hespe discuss primary aldosteronism (PA) as a common yet under-recognised cause of hypertension, particularly in resistant cases. She provides practical, GP-focused guidance on who to screen, how to interpret aldosterone–renin testing, and how targeted treatment can reduce cardiovascular and renal risk:

  • Review how excess aldosterone drives hypertension and contributes to cardiovascular, renal and metabolic damage
  • Learn how to screen for PA using aldosterone, renin and the aldosterone–renin ratio
  • Recognise the pathways from abnormal screening to confirmatory testing, subtyping, and targeted treatment
  • Understand how earlier detection and treatment of PA can reduce major events such as stroke, heart failure and chronic kidney disease

 

Expert: A/Prof Jun Yang, Endocrinologist and Research Specialist

Host: Dr Charlotte Hespe, GP & Head of General Practice and Primary Care Research

Total time: 26 mins

 

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Last Updated: 14 Apr, 2026

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