Which is the gold standard for the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism? A Low dose dexamethasone suppression test B High dose dexamethasone suppression test C Inferior petrosal sinus sampling D Adrenal vein sampling E Late-night salivary cortisol

Which is the gold standard for the diagnosis of primary aldosteronism? A Low dose dexamethasone suppression test B High dose dexamethasone suppression test C Inferior petrosal sinus sampling D Adrenal vein sampling E Late-night salivary cortisol

Ebk:Nutrition & Diet Therapy

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Chapter23: Protein-, Mineral-, And Fluid-modified Diets For Kidney Diseases

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