Notes in 03_Hyperaldosteronism

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Primary Hyperaldosteronism}} is when the {{c1::adrenal glands produce excess aldosterone. This causes low serum renin (secondary to suppres…
Published	02/10/2024	In Primary Hyperaldosteronism, serum renin will be {{c1::low}} as it is suppressed by the {{c2::high blood pressure}}
Published	02/10/2024	The most common cause of Primary Hyperaldosteronism is {{c1::bilateral adrenal hyperplasia}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Secondary hyperaldosteronism}} is when {{c1::the kidneys produce excessive renin which stimulates the adrenal glands to produce m…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Secondary Hyperaldosteronism {{c1::Renal artery stenosis (Most Common)}} {{c1::Renal artery obstruction}} {{c1::Heart failure}}{{c1::Renin-s…
Published	02/10/2024	In Secondary Hyperaldosteronism, serum renin will be {{c1::high}}
Published	02/10/2024	Patients with {{c2::Hyperaldosteronism}} usually present with {{c1::hypertension}}, {{c1::hypokalaemia}}, and an {{c1::alkalotic blood gas analysis}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c2::Hyperaldosteronism}} is worth remembering as the most common cause of {{c1::Secondary hypertension}}
Published	02/10/2024	The Best Screening Tool for Hyperaldosteronism is to check the {{c1::ratio of aldosterone to renin}}
Published	02/10/2024	Cause of {{c1::High}} aldosterone and {{c1::low}} renin {{c2::Primary hyperaldosteronism}}
Published	02/10/2024	Cause of {{c1::High}} aldosterone and {{c1::high}} renin  {{c2::Secondary hyperaldosteronism}}
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of {{c2::Low}} aldosterone and {{c2::low}} renin {{c1::Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)}} {{c1::Cushing's syndrome}}{{c1::Ex…
Published	02/10/2024	Confirmation test of {{c1::Hyperaldosteronism}} is via {{c2::24hr urine aldosterone}} and {{c2::urinary sodium after salt loading}}
Published	02/10/2024	If a patient presents with unresponsive hypertension, one clue that could prompt you to test for hyperaldosteronism might be {{c1::hypokalaemia}} on U…
Published	02/10/2024	The effects of excess {{c2::aldosterone}}: {{c1::Blood pressure: hypertension}} {{c1::Serum electrolytes: hypokalaemia}} {{c1::Blood gas analysis:&nbs…
Published	02/10/2024	The most common cause of {{c2::secondary}} hyperaldosteronism is {{c1::renal artery stenosis}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::CT / MRI adrenals}} is done to investigate for {{c2::adrenal tumour}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Renal doppler ultrasound}}, {{c1::CT angiogram}} or {{c1::magnetic resonance angiography (MRA)}} are used to investigate for {{c2::renal ar…
Published	02/10/2024	Hyperaldosteronism can be managed by using medication such as {{c1::Aldosterone antagonists e.g. Eplerenone and Spironolactone}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of the Underlying Cause of Hyperaldosteronism {{c1::Adenoma: Surgical removal of adenoma}} {{c1::Renal Artery Stenosis: Percutaneous renal a…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Hyperaldosteronism}} {{c1::Treatment-resistant hypertension}} {{c1::Hypertension <20 yrs of age}} {{c1::Hypokalaemia}} {{c1::…
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