Hyperaldosteronism
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- causes and risk factors
- signs, symptoms, and diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- treatments
- consequences and course
- the patient
- health care team
- community involvement
- resources and references
Introduction
The Case of...
a simple case introducing clincial presentation and calling for a differential diagnosis to get students thinking.
Causes and Risk Factors
Conn's syndrome (tumour)
bilateral adrenal hyperplasia
Pathophysiology
Signs and Symptoms
- history
- physical exam
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
History
Physical Exam
Lab Investigations
K may be normal in 60% of people
Profound hypokalemia in people on diuretic, despite ACEi or ARb
Aldosteronie/renin ratio (stop spironolactone, beta blocker prior to test)
abnormal response to Na loading
adrenal vein sampling
Diagnostic Imaging
CT or MRI
Often diagnosed incidentally on CT
Investigations
- lab investigations
- diagnostic imaging
Lab Investigations
Diagnostic Imaging
Differential Diagnosis
Treatments
Consequences and Course
The Patient
Health Care Team
Community Involvement
Resources and References
Topic Development
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