Inherited Forms of Primary Hyperaldosteronism: New Genes, New Phenotypes and Proposition of A New Classification

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Abstract Primary aldosteronism is a common cause of endocrine hypertension. It results from the excess production of aldosterone by the adrenal cortex and is related to increased morbidity and mortality. Most cases of PA are sporadic but inherited patterns of the disease have been reported in the literature. Four forms of familial hyperaldosteronism (FH-I- FH-IV) are currently recognized, and the genetic basis...

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