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MeSH Heading: Hyperaldosteronism
Tree Number(s): C19.053.800.604
Unique ID: D006929
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D006929
Annotation: do not confuse with HYPOALDOSTERONISM; do not confuse entry term CONN SYNDROME with CONN DISEASE see ADRENOCORTICAL ADENOMA
Scope Note: A condition caused by the overproduction of ALDOSTERONE. It is characterized by sodium retention and potassium excretion with resultant HYPERTENSION and HYPOKALEMIA.
Entry Term(s): Aldosteronism; Conn Syndrome; Conn's Syndrome; Primary Hyperaldosteronism
NLM Classification #: WK 770
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2010/06/25

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