Definition: A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA. Synonym(s): Aldosteronism / Conn Syndrome / Primary Hyperaldosteronism / Hyperaldosteronism, Primary / Narrow term(s): Bartter Syndrome See also: Aldosterone
Subheadings: complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy
Broader term(s): - Adrenocortical Hyperfunction - Adrenal Gland Diseases - Endocrine System Diseases