title: Diagnosis of hyperaldosteronism.
abstract: Hyperaldosteronism is associated with hypertension, potassium depletion, and suppressed plasma renin activity. It may involve one or both adrenal glands. This article reviews the different types of hyperaldosteronism and the diagnosis and management of each.
authors.affiliation: Evans Department of Clinical Research, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Melby
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D000450:Aldosterone / Q000096:biosynthesis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006929:Hyperaldosteronism / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006965:Hyperplasia; D008297:Male; D015384:Zona Glomerulosa / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000450:Aldosterone