A case of primary aldosteronism
- 13 August 2022
- journal article
- Published by Peertechz Publications Private Limited in Global Journal of Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
- Vol. 9 (2), 032-034
- https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-8583.000059
Abstract
Primary aldosteronism, also known as Conn’s Syndrome, is one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. It is a disorder of the adrenal glands that is caused by the hypersecretion of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal glands.Keywords
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