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Adrenal Aldosterone Producing Adenoma

Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism. 1% of hypertensive population 10 % ? . Definition of Primary Aldosteronism. Chronic aldosterone excess Independently or semi-independently of renin-angiotensin system Hypertension ? Hypokalemia ?. Clinical Features of Primary Aldosteronism. Hypertens

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Adrenal Aldosterone Producing Adenoma

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    1. Adrenal Aldosterone Producing Adenoma ???? ???? ???/???/? ? ?

    2. Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism 1% of hypertensive population 10 % ?

    3. Definition of Primary Aldosteronism Chronic aldosterone excess Independently or semi-independently of renin-angiotensin system Hypertension ? Hypokalemia ?

    4. Clinical Features of Primary Aldosteronism Hypertension Spontaneous hypokalemia Nocturnal polyuria & polydipsia Neuromuscular manifestations weakness, paresthesia intermittent paralysis visual disturbance, frank tetanus Impaired glucose tolerance

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