Placental Maternal Health Conditions

Last uploaded: January 13, 2020
Id http://pat.nichd.nih.gov/maternalconditions/C0020428
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Preferred Name

Hyperaldosteronism

Definitions
[HPO Definition]: Overproduction of the mineralocorticoid aldosterone by the adrenal cortex. [DDD:spark, HPO:probinson] [NICHD Definition]: The condition that results from prolonged exposure to a supranormal concentration of aldosterone, characterized by hypertension, and may include hypokalemia. [NCIt Definition]: Overproduction of aldosterone by the adrenal glands, which may lead to hypokalemia and/or hypernatremia. [MSH Definition]: A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA. [CSP Definition]: Abnormality of electrolyte function caused by excessive secretion of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex.
Synonyms
Hyperaldosteronism NOS
Hyperaldosteronism [Disease/Finding]
Hyperaldosteronism, unspecified
Increased aldosterone
Elevated plasma aldosterone
Aldosteronism
hyperaldosteronism
Aldosteronism (disorder)
Increased aldosterone production
Mineralocorticoid excess
Aldosteronism NOS
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