Endocrine & metabolic · UKMLA & AKT
Primary aldosteronism
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- Autonomous overproduction of aldosterone from one or both adrenal glands, independent of the RAAS. Conn's syndrome = unilateral adrenal adenoma (APA). Accounts for 5-10% of all hypertension.
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