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Genetics of primary hyperaldosteronism [PDF]
Hypertension is a common medical condition and affects approximately 20% of the population in developed countries. Primary aldosteronism is the most common form of secondary hypertension and affects 8–13% of patients with hypertension.
Ravi Kumar, Dutta +2 more
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After the age of 45 years more than 50% of the population will suffer from hypertension. The most common etiology is primary hypertension; however, in cases of severe or refractory hypertension, one should always look for secondary causes. Primary hyperaldosteronism will be the most common etiology.
S, Lüthi +3 more
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism. Jonathan Broder, MD, Interventional Radiology; Christopher Haydanek, DO, Family Medicine; Syed Rizvi, MD, Interventional Radiology; Kyaw Zin Win, MD, Endocrinology Objectives: Discuss knowledge of diagnosing and management ...
Tarunya Vedere, Maram Khalifa
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Primary hyperaldosteronism [PDF]
Primary hyperaldosteronism is an important cause of hypertension. Its true prevalence is still a matter of debate, since about 10% of hypertensives may have underlying hyperaldosteronism. Primary hyperaldosteronism is due to aldosterone-secreting tumours, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia or, rarely, adrenal carcinoma or genetic causes ...
Sunil, Nadar +2 more
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Primary hyperaldosteronism without suppressed renin: A case report [PDF]
Primary Hyperaldosteronism characterizes elevated plasma and urinary aldosterone with suppression of plasma renin activity. Suppression can be due to sodium retention which is aldosterone dependent and extracellular volume expansion.
Padma, V +11 more
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Primary hyperaldosteronism in a 16 year old cat with chronic kidney disease [PDF]
Feline primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA), although rarely reported in cats, is a disease that is being diagnosed with increasing frequency. PHA is most commonly caused by an adrenocortical adenoma but may also be caused by a carcinoma.
Judge, Dave
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Frequency net for the primary hyperaldosteronism case.
Frequency net for the primary hyperaldosteronism case.
Ralf Schmidmaier (444180) +5 more
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Primary hyperaldosteronism: diagnosis and treatment
The aspects of primary hyperaldosteronism that have an important social and medical value are examined in this lecture. It is underlined that in some patients with timely diagnosis and choice of optimal therapeutic approach, a complete recovery is ...
L.A. Nikitiuk +3 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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Evaluation of screening practices for primary hyperaldosteronism by specialists and general practitioners: an observational, cross-sectional study [PDF]
Objective: Despite its recognized importance, primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) remains an underdiagnosed condition in clinical practice. The objective of the present study was to evaluate PHA screening practices by general practitioners and specialists ...
Giselle Fernandes Taboada +2 more
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