Keywords

aldosterone-producing adenoma, hypertension, hypokalemia, idiopathic hyperaldosteronism, primary aldosteronism management

Authors

1. Thanavaro, Joanne L. DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, DCC

Abstract

Primary aldosteronism (PAL) is characterized by excessive production of aldosterone, which leads to hypernatremia, hypertension (HTN), hypokalemia, and alkalosis. Three crucial diagnostic steps include case detection, case confirmation, and subtype classification. Marked improvement or cure of HTN is achieved with appropriate treatment.