Conn's Flashcards
1
Q
Whats Conn’s syndrome?
A
Primary aldosteronism
2
Q
What causes Conn’s?
A
Adneoma
Bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
3
Q
What are the features of Conn’s?
A
Hypertension
Polyuria and nocturia
Lthargy, mood change
Difficulty concentrating
4
Q
Whatinvestigations are done for Conn’s?
A
Plasma aldosterone/renin ratio
U&Es
Urinalysis
Adrenal imaging
5
Q
What does plasma aldosterone/renin ratio show in Conn’s?
A
> 20
6
Q
What do U&Es show in Conn’s?
A
Hypokalaemia
Hypernatraemia
7
Q
What does urinalysis show in Conn’s?
A
High K
8
Q
How is Conn’s managed?
A
Aldosterone antagonists
Surgery
