which led to normalization of her serum potassium level (3.8 mmol/l). In the seated position, morning plasma aldosterone level was increased (557 pmol/l, standard value <415 pmol/l), concurrently ...

First- and second-generation potassium binders reduced potassium levels in a Swedish cohort of patients, despite premature ...

Worldwide, both the incidence and prevalence rates of CKD are increasing. The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) regulates fluid and electrolyte balance through the kidney. RAAS activation is ...

Mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) activation by aldosterone controls salt homeostasis and inflammation in several tissues and cell types. Whether or not a functional MR exists in polymorphonuclear ...

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Besides, the high blood pressure, Consuegra had something else in common with aldosterone: it lowers potassium, a mineral that Consuegra was deficient in. Although her primary care physician agreed to ...

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Compared with conventional AVS, segmental AVS with additional sampling in adrenal tributaries can detect aldosterone-producing adenomas (APAs) with higher sensitivity. Herein, we describe two cases ...

While there is significant awareness about several micronutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, iron, and calcium, a potent mineral that does not get as much attention is potassium.

Taking multiple blood pressure medications but still have high readings? Aldosterone excess might be sabotaging your ...

New research suggests that eating more potassium can help to lower your blood pressure more than decreasing your sodium intake. Other research backs this up. Doctors say that high blood pressure ...

2 Moreover, the hazard ratio (1.34) for heart failure hospitalization and for atrial fibrillation (1.37) raised with renin suppression and higher plasma aldosterone levels, respectively. See related ...