Overview
Definition
Excess production of aldosterone.
Epidemiology
Varies globally. Often age and lifestyle dependent.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Adrenal adenoma, bilateral adrenal hyperplasia.
Clinical Symptoms
- Resistant hypertension
- hypokalemia
- muscle weakness.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Plasma Aldosterone to Renin ratio (high)
- CT Adrenals.
Management
- Spironolactone
- Surgical resection (if adenoma).
Complications
- Cardiovascular complications of severe hypertension.