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Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin ... ) - Diabetic Nephropathy ... Normal or High Renin ... #Aldosterone #Comparison ... #Table #Causes
Pocket Comparison Guide to Heritable Hypertension Syndromes (Secondary Hypertension)

Bartter, Gitelman, Liddle, Primary Aldosteronism, 
GRA (Glucocorticoid Remediable
Gordon (Familial Hyperkalemic ... 2) By Age, Renin ... , Aldosterone, Cortisol ... , Potassium, Bicarb ... #Table #Diagnosis
Here’s a review of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system (RAAS)

This is a very common pathway that clinicians should
review of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone ... sodium, which causes ... avoid harmful hyperkalemia ... ReninAngiotensinAldosteroneSystem #RAAS #Pharmacology ... #Renin #Angiotensin
Potassium-Binding Agents to Treat Hyperkalemia
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate (Lokelma):
 • Mechanism: Preferentially captures K in exchange for
Potassium-Binding ... Sodium-K exchange resin ... of aspiration #Potassium ... #medications #pharmacology ... #table #comparison
Causes of Hyperkalemia
l. Pseudohyperkalemia
  A Cellular efflux; thrombocytosis, erythrocytosis, leukocytosis, in vitro hemolysis
  B.
Causes of Hyperkalemia ... Inhibition of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone ... Diabetes, diabetic ... End-stage renal ... Diagnosis #High #Potassium
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
/Aldosterone, RTA ... excretion ± Renin ... /Aldosterone levels ... only if no clear cause ... Management #Treatment #potassium
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
Hyponatremia • Hypercalcemia ... Kidney stones caused ... Receptor Antagonists (Aldosterone ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology ... #Medications #Table