Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism
Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal or High Renin, Low Aldosterone)
- ACE Inhibitors
- Chronic heparin
- Primary adrenal insufficiency
- Critical illness
- Genetic disorders
Aldosterone Resistance (Normal or High Renin, Normal or High Aldosterone)
- Aldosterone receptor antagonists
- Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
- Genetic disorders
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