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I have a patient with long standing hypertension since a teenage with an elevated plasma renin activity (23-24). does this warrant additional work up?
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Elevated renin: Yes, at least a 24 hour urine test for metanephrines and would consider a MRI to look at her adrenal glands
Answered 1/3/2018
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