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Hyperaldosteronism Flashcards

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Pathophysiology

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Excess aldosterone

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Causes

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Primary - Conns Syndrome (Ectopic production)
Secondary - Renal A. Stenosis causes ^ Renin

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Investigation

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Plasma Renin: Aldosterone

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Labs

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Hypernatremia
Hypokalaemia
Alkalosis

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Cause investigations

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CT Adrenal
MRI Head
Renal A Doppler
CT Angiogram

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Treatment

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Spironolactone
Tumour surgical removal
Angioplasty

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