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2. Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs - Wikipedia

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   Normal dogs generally have post stimulation cortisol levels > 10 ug/dl. Post stimulation levels < 2 ug/dl is considered diagnostic and most Addison's patients are < 1 ug/dl. The ACTH stimulation test does not distinguish between primary and secondary hypoadrenocorticism, or adrenocortical destruction caused by mitotane overdose.

3. ACTH stimulation test - Wikipedia

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   The ACTH test (also called the cosyntropin, tetracosactide, or Synacthen test) is a medical test usually requested and interpreted by endocrinologists to assess the functioning of the adrenal glands' stress response by measuring the adrenal response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH; corticotropin) or another corticotropic agent such as tetracosactide (cosyntropin, tetracosactrin; Synacthen ...

4. Addison's disease - Wikipedia

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   Lifelong treatment is required, but the prognosis for dogs with hypoadrenocorticism is very good. [55] Hypoadrenocorticism can also occur in cats but is extremely rare. It is usually caused by an immune reaction, resulting in adrenal insufficiency. An ACTH stimulation test is used to diagnosis the condition. [58]

5. Glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism - Wikipedia

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   by increased plasma angiotensin II, ACTH, or potassium levels. The ACTH stimulation test is sometimes used to stimulate the production of aldosterone along with cortisol to determine if primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency is present. by plasma acidosis. by the stretch receptors located in the atria of the heart.

6. Adrenocorticotropic hormone deficiency - Wikipedia

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   A low-dose ACTH stimulation test has been suggested as a sensitive test for secondary adrenal insufficiency diagnosis. [10] When compared to insulin tolerance testing [11] and the high-dose ACTH test, this test allows for a more accurate identification of patients with secondary adrenal insufficiency. [12]

7. Dexamethasone suppression test - Wikipedia

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   Low-dose and high-dose variations of the test exist. [4] The test is given at low (usually 1–2 mg) and high (8 mg) doses of dexamethasone, and the levels of cortisol are measured to obtain the results. [5] A low dose of dexamethasone suppresses cortisol in individuals with no pathology in endogenous cortisol production.

8. Aldosterone - Wikipedia

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   the ACTH stimulation test, which is sometimes used to stimulate the production of aldosterone along with cortisol to determine whether primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency is present. However, ACTH has only a minor role in regulating aldosterone production; with hypopituitarism there is no atrophy of the zona glomerulosa. plasma acidosis

9. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (medication) - Wikipedia

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   Adrenocorticotropic hormone is used as a medication and as diagnostic agent in the ACTH stimulation test. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] : 316, 1165 [ 3 ] : 84, 271 The form that is purified from pig pituitary glands is known as corticotropin [ 1 ] [ 2 ] : 316 is a medication and naturally occurring polypeptide tropic hormone produced and secreted by the anterior ...