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Distinguishing Between Primary and Secondary Hyperaldosteronism and Mimics

#Diagnosis #Hyperaldosteronism #Primary #Secondary #Mimics #Comparison #Table #Differential
and Secondary Hyperaldosteronism ... #Diagnosis #Hyperaldosteronism ... Mimics #Comparison #Table
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
Hyperaldosteronism ... Excess Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... hyperplasia Secondary Hyperaldosteronism ... DrEricStrong #Hyperaldosteronism ... Aldosterone #Comparison #Table
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism ... Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism ... Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism ... DrEricStrong #Hypoaldosteronism ... Aldosterone #Comparison #Table
Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis - Impaired Excretion vs Redistribution

Impaired Urinary Excretion 
 - Renal failure
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Renal failure - Hypoaldosteronism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table
Hypernatremia Classification and Features According to Volume Status
 - Hypervolemic hypernatremia - Cushing's syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism,
syndrome, Primary hyperaldosteronism ... Diagnosis #Comparison #Table
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disease • Primary hyperaldosteronism ... #Medications #Table
Hyperaldosteronism Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
Suspicion of primary aldosteronism - Manifestations: hypertension, hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis
ORDER: Aldosterone/Renin Activity
Hyperaldosteronism ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #Hyperaldosteronism
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
secondary or primary hyperaldosteronism ... syndrome • Primary Hyperaldosteronism ... • Secondary Hyperaldosteronism ... tumor • Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism ... Expanded - 1° or 2° hyperaldosteronism
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting, NGT
Volume Depleted 2° hyperaldosteronism ... Expanded 1° / 2° hyperaldosteronism