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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Hyperaldosteronism''' is a [[medical condition]] where too much [[aldosterone]] is produced by the [[adrenal glands]], which can lead to lowered levels of [[potassium]] in [[blood]]. | '''Hyperaldosteronism''' is a [[medical condition]] where too much [[aldosterone]] is produced by the [[adrenal glands]], which can lead to lowered levels of [[potassium]] in [[blood]]. | ||
==Historical Perspective== | |||
==Classification== | |||
==Pathophysiology== | |||
==Causes== | |||
==Differentiating Hyperaldosteronism from Other Diseases== | |||
==Epidemiology and Demographics== | |||
==Risk Factors== | |||
==Screening== | |||
==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis== | |||
==Diagnosis== | |||
===Diagnostic Criteria=== | |||
===History and Symptoms=== | |||
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===Medical Therapy=== | |||
===Surgery=== | |||
===Prevention=== | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Nephrology]] | [[Category:Nephrology]] | ||
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Overview
Hyperaldosteronism is a medical condition where too much aldosterone is produced by the adrenal glands, which can lead to lowered levels of potassium in blood.