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Hypoaldosteronism is an endocrinological disorder characterized by decreased levels of the hormone aldosterone. Similarly, isolated hypoaldosteronism is the condition of having lowered aldosterone without corresponding changes in cortisol. [1] (The two hormones are both produced by the adrenals.)
Aldosterone is the main mineralocorticoid steroid hormone produced by the zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. [4] [5] It is essential for sodium conservation in the kidney, salivary glands, sweat glands, and colon. [6]
Hypoaldosteronism is a clinical condition marked by either an aldosterone deficiency or impaired tissue-level action of the hormone. Angiotensin I to Angiotensin II conversion, adrenal aldosterone synthesis and secretion, abnormal target tissue response to aldosterone, and renal renin production and secretion are all potential causes of the ...
Pseudohypoaldosteronism (PHA) is a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism (presenting hyperkalemia). [1] Two major types of primary pseudohypoaldosteronism are recognized and these have major differences in etiology and presentation.
Although promoted as a way of customizing treatment, hormone therapy does not require customization; [38] the use of testing to determine the number of hormones administered could result in the dose being higher than the minimum recommended level to alleviate symptoms, [2] [8] or the administration of unnecessary hormones to asymptomatic women ...
Specific treatment of pseudohyperaldosteronism depends on the inciting cause. General management focuses on countering the effects of excess mineralocorticoid activity to achieve adequate blood pressure control and avoid end-organ damage and cardiovascular mortality. [1] In some cases, specific antihypertensive medications may be recommended.
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1585 110115 Ensembl ENSG00000179142 ENSMUSG00000075604 UniProt P19099 n/a RefSeq (mRNA) NM_000498 NM_001033229 RefSeq (protein) NP_000489 n/a Location (UCSC) Chr 8: 142.91 – 142.92 Mb Chr 15: 74.71 – 74.71 Mb PubMed search Wikidata View/Edit Human View/Edit Mouse Aldosterone synthase, also called steroid 18-hydroxylase, corticosterone 18-monooxygenase or P450C18, is a steroid hydroxylase ...