Secondary hyperaldosteronism Classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mehrian Jafarizade, M.D [2]

Overview

Secondary hyperaldosteronism can be classified based on its causes into several subtypes. High renin causing hyperaldosteronism; genetic causes such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia type 17 alpha hydroxylase deficiency and 11 hydroxylase deficiency; vascular causes such as renal artery stenosis and toxins such as licorice.

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