The aldosterone-renin ratio (ARR) has gained popularity as a screening test for primary hyperaldosteronism, a probably underdiagnosed cause of hypertension. However, studies have yielded varying ...

The symptoms of hyperkalemia begin with muscle weakness. As serum potassium levels rise, symptoms progress to more significant muscle twitching, weakness, nausea, and cramping. [69] Cardiac ...

The ACR has released a summary of a new 2024 guideline for the screening, treatment, and management of Lupus Nephritis.

Baxter International this week released the first product – 1-liter IV solutions – manufactured post-hurricane at its North Cove, North Carolina facility. The product release is ahead of the ...

Compared with placebo, sodium zirconium cyclosilicate was associated with less need to lower or discontinue spironolactone.

Plasma aldosterone was unchanged. Plasma endothelin‐1 was elevated by LCZ696 and PDE9i ... [0.005–0.01 mg/kg daily for ≥3 days]; intercostal bupivacaine [1×25 mg]/lignocaine [1×100 mg]) and ...

The primary naturally occurring mineralocorticoid is aldosterone – it’s primary ... The route of administration (oral versus IV) should be dictated by the patient condition, as the time ...