Primary aldosteronism is a syndrome that is characterized with hypertension, hypopotasemia, high level of plasma aldosterone, and low plasma renin activity. The case we present is a 56-year-old male who referred to our neurology clinic with proximal muscle weakness and fatigue. Because of uncontrolled blood pressure, a cardiology consultation was performed for the planning of antihypertensive treatment. As prolonged QT intervals and giant U waves due to serious hypokalemia (K+:1,04), cardiology clinic took over the patient for risks of arrhythmia. After primary hyperaldosteronism diagnosis was established, the treatment was initiated and severe polyuria developed during the treatment (19L/day). Key words: Primary aldosteronism, secondary hypertension, rhabdomyolysis, polyuria, hypokalemia
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Birincil Dil | İngilizce |
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Bölüm | Olgu Sunumu |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 1 Eylül 2012 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2012 Cilt: 9 Sayı: 3 |