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Differential Diagnosis
Primary hyperaldosteronism
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
Suggested Additional Lab Testing
Primary hyperaldosteronism
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Serum potassium is usually low, but a low-sodium diet may result in a normal value.
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Serum sodium is mildly elevated in most cases.
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Plasma renin activity is low for most cases of hyperaldosteronism.
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The low value for plasma renin makes the ratio of serum aldosterone to plasma renin very elevated in primary hyperaldosteronism.
Secondary hyperaldosteronism
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Serum potassium is usually low, but a low-sodium diet may result in a normal value.
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Normal to mildly elevated serum sodium
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Plasma renin activity is elevated when there is decreased perfusion of the kidneys, a common cause of secondary hyperaldosteronism
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