Lipophilic Statins and Aldosterone Secretion: A Bridge Too Far?

Circulation. 2015 Nov 10;132(19):1783-5. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.019130. Epub 2015 Oct 2.
No abstract available

Keywords: Editorials; aldosterone; mineralocorticoids; statin.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Glands / metabolism*
  • Aldosterone / metabolism*
  • Animals
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Hypertension / blood*
  • Hypertension / diagnosis*
  • Male

Substances

  • Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Aldosterone