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