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C) Potassium 2.8, BP 210/101
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Typically you are going to see a low potassium and a high blood pressure in these patients.
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Hyperaldosteronism (primary) is an endocrine disorder.
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Your adrenal glands produce a hormone that helps control blood pressure, potassium, sodium, and water in the body.
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In this condition, the adrenal glands actually produce too much aldosterone.
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This causes sodium and water retention and potassium loss.
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The fluid and sodium retention cause an increase in blood volume, water retention and thus—leading to higher BP levels.
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Typically these patients are treated with spironolactone and may likely need surgery as well.
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Usually in this condition, the elevated blood pressure does not respond very well to typical antihypertensives.
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References: healthline.com & epocrates
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