• Who is CriticalCareDVM?
  • Disclaimer
  • Veterinarian Wellness Resources
CriticalCareDVM

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ

Conn

Primary Hyperaldosteronemia in Cats

2019-09-20 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

Welcome to CriticalCareDVM.com

https://criticalcaredvm.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/CriticalCareDVM-low.mp4

Join Our Community – Get Weekly Blog Updates Via Email

Copyright © 2019 CriticalCareDVM.

Omega WordPress Theme by ThemeHall

Your Go-To Source for Pet Health Info on the Internet

Learn how board-certified veterinary specialists can help your pet today!

Subscribe to CriticalCareDVM.com TODAY Because Pets Can Have Specialists Too!

Thank you!

You have already subscribed!

Privacy policy

I respect your privacy, and I won't share your information