Primary Hyperaldosteronism

Question 1

primary hyperaldosteronism

Answer 1

high levels of aldosterone released from adrenal glands

Question 2

causes

Answer 2

bilateral adrenal hyperplasia

adrenal adenoma

Question 3

signs

Answer 3

hypokalaemia

hypertension

Question 4

investigations

Answer 4

plasma aldosterone/renin ratio
CT
adrenal venous sampling

Question 5

management

Answer 5

spironolactone

surgery

Question 6

what is used to differentiate between primary and secondary causes

Answer 6

renin levels

high - secondary cause
low - primary cause

Question 7

what will the ABG be

Answer 7

metabolic alkalosis