Conn's Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What is Conn’s Syndrome?
A
Hypersecretion of Aldosterone
2
Q
Conn’s Syndrome affects which part of Adrenal gland?
A
Cortex
3
Q
What happens in Conn’s Syndrome Physiologically? (5)
A
Increased Blood Vol and Pressure Increased Urine K+ Increased Aldosterone Decreased Renin Increased Aldosterone/Renin Ratio
4
Q
What happens to Na+ Reabsorption in Conn’s Syndrome
A
Increased Na+ Reabsorb b y Distal Tubal and Collecting Duct of Nephron
5
Q
What happens to K+ and H+ excretion in Conn’s Syndrome?
A
Increased
6
Q
What happens to ECF Volume in Conn’s Syndrome?
A
Increased
7
Q
Two main features of Conn’s Syndrome?
A
Hypotension and Hypokalaemia
8
Q
What should the PA/PRA Ratio be in Conn’s Syndrome?
A
> 20
9
Q
How to confirm diagnosis of Conn’s Syndrome (3)
A
24hr Urine Aldosterone >12
Urine Sodium >200
CT Adrenals
10
Q
How does Conn’s Syndrome Present (4)
A
Hypertension
Hyperkalaemia
Decreased Renin
Increased Aldosterone
