Primary aldosteronism (PA), also known as primary hyperaldosteronism, refers to the excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands...

plasma renin activity (PRA) as an aldosterone-to-renin ratio. Primary aldosteronism, also known as primary hyperaldosteronism, is characterized by the overproduction...

Glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism also describable as aldosterone synthase hyperactivity, is an autosomal dominant disorder in which the increase...

glands. Primary aldosteronism is when the adrenal glands are too active and produce excess amounts of aldosterone. Secondary aldosteronism is when another...

aldosterone levels or mineralocorticoid excess), for instance primary aldosteronism (Conn's syndrome). Antimineralocorticoids like spironolactone and eplerenone...

a condition that mimics hypoaldosteronism but with high levels of aldosteron Pulse-height analyzer, an electronic instrument Partnership for a Healthier...

of resistant hypertension include obstructive sleep apnea, primary aldosteronism and renal artery stenosis, and some rare secondary causes are pheochromocytoma...

hamartoma Glioblastoma multiforme (occasionally) Glucocorticoid remediable aldosteronism Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency Hepatitis Hereditary elliptocytosis...

Pernicious anemia, anemia that results from lack of intrinsic factor Primary aldosteronism, excess production of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands...

zona glomerulosa produces excess aldosterone, the result is primary aldosteronism. Causes for this condition are bilateral hyperplasia (excessive tissue...