Elevated Aldosterone

Abnormally increased circulating aldosterone concentrations (reference range approximately 3.1-35.4 ng/dL depending on age and laboratory methods), resulting in inappropriate renal sodium retention, potassium wasting, volume expansion, and frequently hypertension.

Causes

• Primary hyperaldosteronism

  • Conn syndrome (aldosterone-producing adrenal adenoma)

  • Adrenal cancer

  • Adrenal hyperplasia

  • Familial hyperaldosteronism

• Secondary hyperaldosteronism

  • Renal artery stenosis

  • Heart failure

  • Cirrhosis

  • Kidney disease

  • Diuretic use

  • Licorice consumption (glycyrrhizin effect)