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There are no [[CT scan]] findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. Most [[patients]] with hypoaldosteronism have underlying [[kidney disease]] and are at increased risk of [[contrast-induced nephropathy]]. If [[patients]] are to undergo a [[CT]] scan, adequate [[hydration]] should be ensured.<ref name="book">{{cite book |last= Kasper |first=Dennis |date=2015 |title=Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine |url= |location= New York, New York |publisher= McGraw-Hill |page= |isbn=0071802150}}</ref> | * There are no [[CT scan]] findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. | ||
* Most [[patients]] with hypoaldosteronism have underlying [[kidney disease]] and are at increased risk of [[contrast-induced nephropathy]]. If [[patients]] are to undergo a [[CT]] scan, adequate [[hydration]] should be ensured.<ref name="book">{{cite book |last= Kasper |first=Dennis |date=2015 |title=Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine |url= |location= New York, New York |publisher= McGraw-Hill |page= |isbn=0071802150}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Akshun Kalia M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
There are no CT scan findings associated with hypoaldosteronism. A CT scan is not routinely done for the diagnosis of hypoaldosteronism.
CT scan
- There are no CT scan findings associated with hypoaldosteronism.
- Most patients with hypoaldosteronism have underlying kidney disease and are at increased risk of contrast-induced nephropathy. If patients are to undergo a CT scan, adequate hydration should be ensured.[1]
References
- ↑ Kasper, Dennis (2015). Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0071802150.