Hypoaldosteronism secondary prevention
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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
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of hypoaldosteronism include liberal salt intake of 4gm/day (to increase plasma sodium concentration), decreasing potassium intake and avoidance of drugs that affects renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, potassium sparing diuretics and β-Adrenergic receptor blockers.
Secondary Prevention
- Effective measures for the secondary prevention of hypoaldosteronism include:
- Low potassium intake
- Salt intake of 4gm/day
- Avoid drugs affecting the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) such as: