The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast23 Feb

#515 Primary Aldosteronism, A Deep Dive with Anand Vaidya, MD

Helping you diagnose a common cause of hypertension!

Hypertension is a growing disease globally, affecting millions of individuals and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Along with the expert help of Dr. Vaidya (Brigham and Women’s Hospital), we help reimagine the approach of clinicians in terms of hypertension and help them navigate common diagnostic dilemmas! @AnandVaidya17 (Bluesky) @AnandVaidya17 (X)

Introduction and Personal Interests
Advice and Wisdom in Medicine
Case 1
Defining Primary Aldosteronism
Screening for Primary Aldosteronism
How common is Primary Aldosteronism
Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing
Medication Management and Testing Protocols
Managing indeterminate cases
Aldosterone Suppression Testing and its role
Discussing treatment options with patients
Case 2
Considering genetic causes of Primary Aldosteronism
The need for AVS for lateralization
Upcoming imaging modalities for Primary Aldosteronism
Case 3
Medical Management of Primary Aldosteronism
Future Directions in Treatment

Credits

Producer, Writer, Show Notes:Mobeen Ahmad MBBS
Infographic:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP
Cover Art:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Anand Vaidya MD, MMSc

Disclosures

Dr. Vaidya has disclosed the following:

Financial Relationships: Astra Zeneca-Consulting Fee and Corcept-Consulting Fee, relationships have not ended.

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.

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