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Q2. Which initial investigation can confirm the diagnosis?
Your Answer: Captopril renal scan

A captopril renal scan is a good screening test for renal artery stenosis, but because primary hyperaldosteronism is the main diagnostic candidate in this patient, this test would not be appropriate. A renal artery duplex Doppler ultrasonography or magnetic resonance angiography could also be used to screen for renal artery stenosis.

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