Persistent hypokalaemia in a Jamaican hypertensive patient.
West Indian Med J
; 60(6): 674-7, 2011 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-22512228
We report the case of a 48-year old man with uncontrolled hypertension and persistent hypokalaemia from an aldosterone producing adrenal adenoma treated by laparoscopic adrenalectomy. Clinicians' identification of primary hyperaldosteronism is critical as the correct treatment results in improved blood pressure control and reduced risk of complications.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms
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Adrenocortical Adenoma
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Adrenalectomy
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Hypertension
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Hypokalemia
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Caribe ingles
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Jamaica
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian Med J
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jamaica
Country of publication:
Jamaica