Medicine:Captopril suppression test
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| Captopril suppression test | |
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 Aldosterone (chemical structure) is measured in the CST. | |
| Purpose | measures plasma levels of aldosterone. |
The captopril suppression test (CST) is a non-invasive medical test that measures plasma levels of aldosterone.[1] Aldosterone production is suppressed by captopril through the renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system. CST results are used to assist in the diagnososis of primary aldosteronism (Conn Syndrome).
See also
- Captopril challenge test - used to diagnose renal artery stenosis
References
- ↑ "Captopril suppression versus salt loading in confirming primary aldosteronism". Hypertension 37 (6): 1440–3. June 2001. doi:10.1161/01.hyp.37.6.1440. PMID 11408392. http://hyper.ahajournals.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=11408392.
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