Hypoaldosteronism

Hypoaldosteronism
Aldosterone
SpecialtyEndocrinology

Hypoaldosteronism is an endocrinological disorder characterized by decreased levels of the hormone aldosterone. Similarly, isolated hypoaldosteronism is the condition of having lowered aldosterone without corresponding changes in cortisol.[1] (The two hormones are both produced by the adrenals.)

  1. ^ Becker, Kenneth L. (2001). Principles and practice of endocrinology and metabolism. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. pp. 785–. ISBN 978-0-7817-1750-2. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
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