Fields · Medicine · Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension

This cluster of papers focuses on the management, diagnosis, and treatment of Primary Aldosteronism, a condition characterized by the overproduction of aldosterone by the adrenal glands. The research covers topics such as case detection, cardiovascular events, glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptor actions, hypertension, and the use of spironolactone therapy. Additionally, it explores the association with metabolic syndrome and renal injury.