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Primary hyperaldosteronism with concomitant cortisol secretion [PDF]
Aim – to study the diagnostic possibilities of comparative selective venous blood sampling from the central adrenal vein in patients with primary hyperaldosteronism with combined autonomous cortisol secretion. Material and methods.
Aleksandr A. Lisitsyn+5 more
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ABSTRACT Introduction Prevention of hemodynamic complications during hemodialysis remains challenging. Although whole body bioimpedance is well established in fluid status assessment, its use for dynamic or continuous recordings is limited. A segmental approach may serve this purpose better.
Melanie K. Schoutteten+7 more
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Unilateral nodular adrenal hyperplasia: Case series
Introduction: Nodular adrenal hyperplasia is one of rare causes of adrenocortical hyperplasia. The disease usually presents bilaterally. Few publications discussed the possibility of unilateral disease, in association with hyperaldosteronism or Cushing ...
A.F. Kotb, M.A. Atta
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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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ABSTRACT Chloride channels are involved in many cellular processes, including cell volume regulation, modulation of cell excitability, and electrolyte and water secretion. Mutations of these proteins are associated with heterogeneous diseases such as myotonia, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, deafness, lysosomal storage disease, and various kinds of renal ...
Paola Laghetti+4 more
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The prevalence of resistant arterial hypertension and secondary causes in a cohort of hypertensive patients: a single center experience [PDF]
The prevalence of resistant hypertension (RHT) still remains unknown. Aim of the study was to investigate in a large cohort of hypertensive patients the prevalence of RHT, and to identify in these patients the secondary forms of arterial hypertension (SH)
Concistre, Antonio+13 more
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Neuroblastoma accompanied by hyperaldosteronism.
Tumors known derived from kidneys which take place in secondary hyperaldosteronism etiology are juxtaglomerular cell tumor and Wilms' tumor. Neuroblastoma presenting with hyperaldosteronism is rare.A 15-month-old girl who had been having diarrhea and fever for 2 weeks presented with a 3 day history of bilious vomiting, metabolic acidosis and severe ...
Alev Ok Atilgan+6 more
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Advancing antihypertensive drug development
Hypertension affects more than a billion individuals worldwide and remains a major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in therapies, optimal blood pressure control remains elusive for many patients because of treatment resistance, adverse effects, and adherence challenges.
Fay Pu+5 more
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Introduction:Primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA), is a clinical syndrome that is defined as inappropriately increased serum aldosterone secretion and low plasma renin levels. PHA has been reported as the most common cause of secondary hypertension.
Gülsüm Bingöl+6 more
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A case report of hyponatremia after surgery for Conn's adenoma [PDF]
Primary aldosteronism (PA), also known as Conn's syndrome, is a frequent cause of secondary hypertension. If PA is due to a documented unilateral adrenal adenoma, adrenalectomy is the treatment of choice.
Bardelli, Moreno+6 more
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