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Primary Hyperaldosteronemia in Cats

20-09-19 by CriticalCareDVM

Potassium is a uniquely important electrolyte involved in a myriad of essential cellular functions throughout the body. Derangements of potassium, both elevations and decreases, are quite commonplace. Perhaps most commonly, potassium decreases in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). An under-recognized cause of hypokalemia (low potassium) is primary hyperaldosteronemia. This week’s post is dedicated to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: abdominal ultrasonography, ataxia, AUS, blood pressure, cervical ventroflexion, Conn, hyperaldosteronemia, hypertension, lethargy, potassium, spironolactone, zona glomerulosa

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