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Familial or genetic primary aldosteronism and Gordon syndrome.
Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America - 1 Jun 2011
Stowasser Michael, Pimenta Eduardo, Gordon Richard D
Abstract excerpt
Salt-sensitive forms of hypertension have received considerable renewed attention in recent years. This article focuses on 2 main forms of salt-sensitive hypertension (familial or genetic primary aldosteronism [PA] and Gordon syndrome) and the current state of knowledge regarding their genetic bases. The glucocorticoid-remediable form of familial PA (familial hyperaldosteronism type I) is dealt with only briefly...
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