| Variable | Baseline | Postoperative | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 wk | 53 wk | 133 wk | ||
| PRA (ng/mL/hr) | 0.04 | 0.19 | 0.59 | |
| PAC (ng/dL) | 21.7 | 12.55 | 14.8 | |
| ARR | 542.5 | 66.1 | 25.1 | |
| Plasma ACTH (pg/mL) | <1.0 | 6.9 | 28.8 | |
| Serum cortisol (μg/dL) | 9.3 | 1.9 | 9.1 | |
| Serum Na (mEq/L) | 142 | 142 | 142 | |
| Serum K (mEq/L) | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | |
| Serum Cl (mEq/L) | 98 | 104 | 105 | |
| Serum TCO2 (mEq/L) | 29 | 26 | 24 | |
| HbA1c (%) | 7.3 | 7.2 | 6.5 | |
| Medication | Glimepiride 8 mg; Metformin 2 g; Vildagliptin 100 mg; Amlodipin 10 mg | Glimepiride 8 mg; Metformin 2 g; Vildagliptin 100 mg; Amlodipin 10 mg | Glimepiride 6 mg; Metformin 1.5 g; Vildagliptin 100 mg; Amlodipin 5 mg | Glimepiride 4 mg; Metformin 1 g; Vildagliptin 100 mg; Amlodipin 5 mg |