Tag Marc Chikhani

Hyperaldosteronism, Secondary

Risk High renin states, and greater risks may be associated with the primary problem, leading to hyperreninemia. End organ damage from long-standing Htn (e.g., chronic kidney disease, cardiomyopathy). Abnormal glucose tolerance in up to 50% of pts with hyperaldosteronism. Perioperative…

Hyperaldosteronism, Primary

Risk Responsible for up to 20% of moderate to severe systemic arterial Htn. End organ damage from long-standing Htn (e.g., chronic kidney disease, cardiomyopathy). Abnormal glucose tolerance in up to 50% of pts with hyperaldosteronism. Perioperative Risks Hypernatremia and hypervolemia…