Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Plasma aldosterone in childhood].

K Parth, R Brunel, H Zimprich

    Helvetica Paediatrica Acta
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Plasma aldosterone levels decrease significantly in the first two years of life, stabilizing by age two. This study measured aldosterone in children and newborns, noting age-related changes and responses to stimuli.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    'Why have women not returned to use their frozen oocytes?': a 5-year follow-up of women after planned oocyte cryopreservation.

    Reproductive biomedicine online·2021
    Same author

    Fertility preservation in reproductive-age women facing gonadotoxic treatments.

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2015
    Same author

    Working to eliminate multiple pregnancies: a success story in Québec.

    Reproductive biomedicine online·2011
    Same author

    Mechanisms of follicle selection and development.

    Minerva ginecologica·2011
    Same author

    Superior efficacy of enteric-coated mycophenolate vs mycophenolate mofetil in de novo transplant recipients: pooled analysis.

    Transplantation proceedings·2010
    Same author

    The effect of RANKL and OPG on bone mineral density in pre-dialysis chronic renal failure.

    Clinical nephrology·2009

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Pediatric Physiology

    Context:

    • Aldosterone plays a crucial role in electrolyte balance and blood pressure regulation.
    • Understanding aldosterone levels in pediatric populations is essential for diagnosing endocrine disorders.
    • Limited data exists on aldosterone dynamics during early childhood development.

    Purpose:

    • To determine plasma aldosterone levels in children across a wide age range (2 weeks to 14 years).
    • To investigate aldosterone concentrations in maternal and cord blood during uncomplicated vaginal delivery.
    • To examine the effects of various stimuli (ACTH, salt restriction, vomiting, fever) on pediatric aldosterone levels.

    Summary:

    • Plasma aldosterone levels were measured using a modified radioimmunological method.
    • Significantly lower aldosterone levels were observed in children aged 2-14 years compared to newborns and infants.
    • A negative correlation between age and plasma aldosterone was found in the first two years of life.
    • Stimulation tests in children yielded results comparable to adult literature, with discussion on vomiting and fever mechanisms.

    Impact:

    • Provides normative data for plasma aldosterone in children, aiding clinical diagnosis.
    • Highlights the dynamic changes in aldosterone during early development.
    • Offers insights into the physiological regulation of aldosterone in response to stress and hormonal factors in pediatric patients.

    Related Experiment Videos