Adrenal venous sampling (aldosterone)
Selective blood sampling from adrenal veins to localize aldosterone excess source.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn adenoma vs bilateral hyperplasia). Sampling determines if aldosterone excess is unilateral (→surgery) or bilateral (→medical).
Procedure
Under local anesthesia, catheters guided via femoral vein to both adrenal veins. Simultaneous blood sampling. Right adrenal vein technically challenging. Duration: 30-60 minutes.
Risks
Adrenal vein rupture, adrenal hematoma, catheterization failure (especially right).
Recovery
Same-day discharge. Results in a few days.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne