Research Article

Mild Adrenal Steroidogenic Defects and ACTH-Dependent Aldosterone Secretion in High Blood Pressure: Preliminary Evidence

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Abnormal steroidogenesis in patients with essential high blood pressure and in those with primary hyperaldosteronism. ADA, ACTH-dependent aldosterone secretion; HBP, high blood pressure; PA, primary aldosteronism; SA, secondary aldosteronism; 21OHD, 21-hydroxylase defect; 11OHD, 11-hydroxylase defect.