Hyperaldosteronism [hyperaldosteronismus]

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Terms

aldosteronismus
Connův syndrom
primární hyperaldosteronismus

 

Aldosteronism
Conn Syndrome
Conn's Syndrome
Primary Hyperaldosteronism

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Definition

A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.

Annotation
do not confuse with HYPOALDOSTERONISM; do not confuse entry term CONN SYNDROME with CONN DISEASE see ADRENOCORTICAL ADENOMA
DUI
D006929 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0010808