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ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate an integrated diagnostics approach for prediction of the source of aldosterone overproduction in primary hyperaldosteronism (PA).Methods269 patients from the prospective German Conn Registry with PA were
Nabeel Mansour +18 more
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Aims/Introduction An increased risk of diabetes mellitus has been reported in primary aldosteronism, but the pathogenesis of glucose intolerance between the primary aldosteronism subtypes remains unclear.
Mikiko Okazaki‐Hada +5 more
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Bartter Syndrome With Normal Aldosterone Level and Acute Pancreatitis: An Unusual Presentation. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Bartter syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive renal tubulopathy, which classically presents with hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis, hyperreninemia, and hyperaldosteronism. We report an atypical presentation in a 16‐year‐old male who was diagnosed following an initial manifestation of acute pancreatitis.
Ayaz N +8 more
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Secondary hypertension as a cause of treatment resistance
In secondary hypertension, elevated blood pressure is caused by a known and/or potentially treatable underlying disease. Although the prevalence of secondary hypertension depends on the patient population and the thoroughness of applied diagnostic ...
Isabella Sudano +2 more
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Background. Primary hyperaldosteronism is a known cause for secondary hypertension. In addition to its effect on blood pressure, aldosterone exhibits proinflammatory actions and plays a role in immunomodulation/development of autoimmunity.
S. S. C. Gunatilake, U. Bulugahapitiya
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Pseudo hyperaldosteronism secondary to herbal medicine use
Glycyrrhizic acid, better known as licorice, is commonly found in various food and cosmetic products. Excessive consumption is known to cause a syndrome of apparent mineralocorticoid excess or pseudo hyperaldosteronism.
Syed Mohammad Mazhar Uddin +17 more
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BackgroundPrimary aldosteronism (PA) is a common cause of secondary hypertension and associated with higher incidence of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF).
Cheng-Hsuan Tsai +13 more
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The aldosterone‐to‐renin ratio (ARR) is a common screening test for primary aldosteronism in hypertensives. However, there are many factors which could confound the ARR test result and reduce the accuracy of this test.
Gregory P. Veldhuizen +3 more
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Management of Patients With Glucocorticoid-Related Diseases and COVID-19
The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is a global health crisis affecting millions of people worldwide.
Irina Chifu +9 more
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Aldosterone Immunoassay-Specific Cutoff Value for Seated Saline Suppression Test for Diagnosing Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]
A seated saline loading test (SLT) using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is one of the most accepted confirmatory tests of primary aldosteronism.
So Yoon Kwon +6 more
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