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Diagnosis of Hyperaldosteronism
Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America, 1991Hyperaldosteronism is associated with hypertension, potassium depletion, and suppressed plasma renin activity. It may involve one or both adrenal glands. This article reviews the different types of hyperaldosteronism and the diagnosis and management of each.
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Primary hyperaldosteronism in pregnancy
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1986A case is reported of a primigravid woman presenting in midgestation with severe hypertension caused by primary hyperaldosteronism. Symptomatic treatment with an aldosterone blocker, a peripheral vasodilator, and a combined alpha beta-blocker allowed pregnancy to continue to 36 weeks' gestation.
F K, Lotgering +2 more
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THE DIAGNOSIS OF PRIMARY HYPERALDOSTERONISM
The Lancet, 1981An aldosterone-suppression test based on a simple method of extracellular-fluid volume expansion over three days reliably discriminated between patients with aldosterone-producing adenomas, idiopathic adrenal hyperplasia, and essential benign hypertension.
N J, Vaughan +6 more
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Resistant hypertension and hyperaldosteronism
Current Hypertension Reports, 2008Resistant hypertension is defined as blood pressure that remains uncontrolled in spite of >or= 3 antihypertensive medications at effective doses, ideally including a diuretic. Although exact prevalence is unknown, clinical trials suggest that 20% to 30% of study participants are resistant.
Carolina C, Gonzaga, David A, Calhoun
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Normotensive secondary hyperaldosteronism
The Journal of Pediatrics, 1965The case of a 2 1/2 year old boy is reported in which a separation of the dual effects ofangiotensin II were demonstrated: elevation of systemic blood pressure and stimulation of aldosterone secretion. The patient had hypokalemia, hyposthenuria, and growth retardation.
A J, Greenberg +3 more
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Pregnancy
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Medicine, 1982We report a case of primary hyperaldosteronism in a 37-year-old woman presenting early in pregnancy with hypertension and hypokalaemia. Plasma renin concentration was suppressed and unaffected by sodium restriction or upright posture at 16 and 35 weeks gestation, or seven days post-partum.
T G, Hammond +4 more
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Familial Hyperaldosteronism Type 1 and Pregnancy: Successful Treatment With Low Dose Dexamethasone
Blood Pressure, 2021Livia Lenzini, Teresa Maria Seccia
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