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Update in Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]

The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2009
Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a condition well worth detecting because it is a common cause of hypertension and is associated with excessive morbidity for the degree of hypertension and reduced quality of life, all of which can be abrogated with specific surgical or medical treatment.
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Factors Associated with Resolution of Hypertension after Adrenalectomy in Patients with Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]

Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2018
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with resolution of hypertension after adrenalectomy in patients with primary aldosteronism.
Wann Jia Loh, Dawn Shao Ting Lim, Lih Ming Loh, Peng Chin Kek   +3 more
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A scoping review of specialist hypertension clinics

Internal Medicine Journal, Volume 56, Issue 10, Page 1754-1764, October 2026.
Abstract Background Hypertension is an important preventable risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney disease, with limited data regarding the impact on blood pressure (BP) control following management in specialist hypertension clinics globally. Aims To summarise current literature on BP outcomes in SHCs and identify gaps in evidence.
Destiny O'Dea, Andrew Siyoung Chung, Arunima Jain, Amy Kang, Zoltan Endre, Sradha Kotwal   +5 more
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Hypokalemic rhabdomyolysis: a rare manifestation of primary aldosteronism [PDF]

, 2015
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare presentation of hypokalemia, although muscle weakness is a well-known manifestation of hypokalemia. Primary aldosteronism is characterized by hypertension, suppressed plasma renin activity, increased aldosterone excretion and ...
ZINGARETTI, VIVIANA, FIACCO, FEDERICA, UMBRO, ILARIA, PETRAMALA, LUIGI, CONCISTRE, ANTONIO, ZAVATTO, ASSUNTA, MITTERHOFER, Anna Paola, LETIZIA, Claudio, MARINELLI, CRISTIANO, TINTI, FRANCESCA   +9 more
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Is prophylactic nasogastric tube decompression necessary in patients undergoing laparoscopic adrenalectomy for unilateral benign adrenal tumor

Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2019
Background/Purpose: This study aims to investigate the safety and feasibility of laparoscopic adrenalectomy for benign adrenal tumor without peri-operative NGT decompression.
Kuan-Ting Chen, Vin-Cent Wu, Kwan-Dun Wu, Kuo-How Huang   +3 more
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Adrenal vein sampling for primary aldosteronism: a 15-year national referral center experience

Radiology and Oncology, 2020
Adrenal vein sampling (AVS) is essential for diagnostics of primary aldosteronism, distinguishing unilateral from bilateral disease and determining treatment options. We reviewed the performance of AVS for primary aldosteronism at our center during first
Kocjan Tomaz, Jensterle Mojca, Vidmar Gaj, Vrckovnik Rok, Berden Pavel, Stankovic Milenko   +5 more
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Bartter Syndrome With Normal Aldosterone Level and Acute Pancreatitis: An Unusual Presentation

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
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.
Noor Ayaz, Matti Ullah, Waqar Ahmad, Farhan Ullah, Ikram Ullah Khan, Fahad Naim, Awais Naeem, Fatima Sajjad, Kamil Ahmad Kamil   +8 more
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Clinical significance of parathyroid hormone in mineral and glucose metabolism disorders among patients with primary aldosteronism

SAGE Open Medicine
Objective: To investigate the differences in mineral and glucose metabolic disorders among patients with primary aldosteronism, nonfunctional adrenal tumors, and controls. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on clinical data from 578 patients,
Zhilian Sun, Wenxiu Liu
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Severe Hypokalemia With Rhabdomyolysis—A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Magnesium administration should be considered in severe or refractory hypokalemia with even normal serum magnesium; however, more research is needed to establish the evidence and take into account confounding factors. Severe hypokalemia can manifest with rhabdomyolysis, which can affect kidney function.
Tahir Shahzad, Alexandra Murray
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Primary aldosteronism diagnosis in the intensive care unit: resistant alkalosis and hypokalemia during severe sepsis with hyperlactatemia: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports
Background Primary aldosteronism screening indications include hypertension (resistant, severe, early onset, with stroke/other comorbidities/sleep apnea), hypokalemia, adrenal incidentaloma, and primary aldosteronism first-degree relatives.
Yug Garg, Madhumati S. Vaishnav, Reshma Harsha, Nidhi Garg, Siddhartha Dinesha, Leena Lekkala, Thummala Kamala, Kavitha Muniraj, Sathyanarayana Srikanta, Samatvam Endocrinology Diabetes Collaborative Group   +9 more
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