Aldosterone Synthesis and Secretion
Normal Physiology of Aldosterone
Pathological States involving Excess Aldosterone
Hypertensive Disorders of Adrenal Fasiculata
Changes in Renin and Aldosterone Levels in Diseases Associated with Hypertension and/or Hypokalemia
|
Plasma Renin |
Plasma Aldosterone |
Blood Pressure |
Serum K+ |
Primary Aldosterone |
ß |
Ý |
Ý |
ß |
Edematous Disorders (CHF, Kidney failure, Cirrhosis) |
Ý |
Ý |
Normal |
ß |
Malignant Hypertension |
Ý |
Ý |
Ý |
ß |
Renovascular Hypertension |
Normal or Ý |
Normal or Ý |
Ý |
Normal or ß |
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia |
ß |
ß |
Ý |
ß |
Cushing’s Syndrome |
Normal or ß |
Normal or ß |
Ý |
ß |
Liddle’s Disease |
ß |
ß |
Ý |
ß |
Bartle’s Disease |
Ý |
Ý |
Normal or ß |
ß |
Licorice Intoxication |
ß |
ß |
Ý |
ß |