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ArticleAmerican journal of hypertension2025

Long-term Efficacy and Safety of Unilateral Adrenal Artery Embolization in Patients with Idiopathic Hyperaldosteronism: A 24-month Cohort Study.

Guo Ji, Sen Liu, Jindong Wan, Yaqiong Zhou, Changqiang Yang, Xinquan Wang, Gaomin He, Anping Zeng, Lingling Zhang, Tao Luo and 5 more

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Guo JiDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Sen LiuDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Jindong WanDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Yaqiong ZhouDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9441-0291
Changqiang YangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Xinquan WangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Gaomin HeDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Anping ZengDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Lingling ZhangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Tao LuoDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Yi YangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Dan WangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Kaige FengDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Jixin HouDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.
Peijian WangDepartment of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu Medical College, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3622-4538

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backgroundAdrenal artery embolization (AAE) has been shown to reduce blood pressure (BP) and correct biochemical abnormalities in patients with idiopathic hyperaldosteronism (IHA) during short-term 6-12-month follow-ups. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of unilateral AAE over a 24-month period.

methodsThe prospective study included 109 IHA patients undergoing unilateral AAE, with 94 completing the 24-month follow-up. Evaluations included office, home and 24-hour ambulatory BP, biochemical markers, renal function, and cardiac function (echocardiography). Medication use and adverse events were documented.

resultsAt the 24-month follow-up, the office, home, and 24-hour ambulatory systolic BP values decreased by 17.3 ± 23.1, 16.4 ± 21.9, and 9.9 ± 18.6 mmHg, respectively (all P < 0.001), and the diastolic BP values decreased by 8.8 ± 16.1, 7.1 ± 15.8, and 6.4 ± 11.1 mmHg (all P < 0.001). The complete and partial clinical success rates were 14.9% and 50.0%, respectively, whereas those for biochemical success were 13.6% and 45.5%. Abnormal biochemical characteristics, including elevated plasma aldosterone levels, increased aldosterone‒renin ratios (ARRs), plasma renin suppression, and hypokalemia, were significantly improved (all P < 0.01). Improvements in cardiac remodeling and left ventricular (LV) diastolic function were observed, particularly in those with elevated LV mass index (P < 0.05). No evidence of renal impairment or long-term safety concerns was observed.

conclusionUnilateral AAE in IHA patients promotes sustained BP reduction, biochemical correction, improved cardiac remodeling, and enhanced LV diastolic function over 24 months, with no significant long-term safety concerns.

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Adrenal GlandsBlood PressureEmbolization, TherapeuticHyperaldosteronismAdultAldosteroneFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeAldosteroneadrenal artery embolizationblood pressurecardiac remodelinghypertensionidiopathic hyperaldosteronismlong-term outcomes

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