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[Primary hyperaldosteronism with angina and arrhythmia].
M de C Maestrello1, M C Gonçalves, C A Caniello
1Faculdade de Medicina da Pontificia Universidade Católica Sorocaba, SP.
Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|February 1, 1991
Summary
A case report details a 43-year-old man with primary hyperaldosteronism, hypertension, and hypokalemia. Surgical removal of a left adrenal adenoma resolved his symptoms, highlighting effective treatment for this condition.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Primary hyperaldosteronism is a condition characterized by excessive aldosterone secretion.
- Uncontrolled hypertension and hypokalemia can lead to significant cardiovascular complications.