Diuretic-induced hypokalaemia in patients with hypertension.
Int J Clin Pract
; 60(12): 1673-4, 2006 Dec.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16669823
ABSTRACT
We describe a 55 year-old woman with longstanding hypertension who developed hypokalaemia following diuretic treatment. Investigations revealed primary hyperaldosteronism due to an adrenal adenoma, and normal blood pressure was restored after surgical removal of the tumour. Primary hyperaldosteronism is a potentially curable cause of hypertension and should be considered in hypertensive patients who present with diuretic - induced hypokalaemia.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Diuréticos
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Hipertensão
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Hipopotassemia
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Clin Pract
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido