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HYPERALDOSTERONISM |
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1° [Conn's syndrome; plasma renin very low]: |
adenoma of zona glomerulosa hyperplasia |
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2° hyperaldosteronism [raised plasma renin]: |
liver cirrhosis with ascites nephrotic syndrome severe CHF (especially treated with diuretics) |
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rare causes: |
salt depletion malignant hypertension renal artery stenosis Bartter's syndrome (primary hyperreninism) liquorice carbenoxolone |
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