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Primary aldosteronism (PA) is a frequently overlooked yet common cause of secondary hypertension, presenting significant risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.. But fewer than 4% of at ...
Figure 1. Familial hyperaldosteronism type I (also known as glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism). The genetic defect that causes this disorder is characterized by the presence of a hybrid or ...
Hypomagnesemia occurs in approximately 60% of patients as a result of secondary hyperaldosteronism (sodium absorbed in a renal tubule in exchange for magnesium and potassium), loss of magnesium ...
Accordingly, HF patients suffering from secondary aldosteronism and PTH excess are at significantly higher risk of orthopedic fractures, in particular hip fracture, compared to controls.
A roundtable discussion featuring experts in the field who share insights regarding the diagnosis and management of patients with both hypertension and heart failure, including the role of ARBs.
Paul N. Williams, MD: Primary aldosteronism is more prevalent than had previously been recognized. If you think a patient may have it, a good thing to order, even with central hypertension, is an ...
Primary aldosteronism is caused in the majority of cases by an aldosterone-secreting adrenal adenoma or bilateral idiopathic hyperplasia. [6,12,13] ...
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is ...
Case detection, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with primary aldosteronism: an endocrine society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2008 Sep]. 2009 Jan 9 https://www ...
“Other causes of shoulder pain may include acromioclavicular osteoarthritis, biceps tendinitis (often a secondary process in the setting of rotator cuff disease), and true glenohumeral joint ...