When Aldosterone Release Is Inhibited?
Aldosterone Secretion May Be Inhibited by Potassium Depletion Potassium Depletion Hypokalemia Is Associated with Increased Risk of Arrhythmia in Patients with...
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What happens when aldosterone is inhibited?
It's also possible to have low levels of aldosterone. Primary adrenal insufficiency, a disease that causes a general loss of adrenal function, can be a cause. Patients with primary adrenal insufficiency causing low levels of aldosterone may experience low blood pressure, increased potassium levels, and lethargy.
What happens if aldosterone secretion is blocked?
By blocking the effects of aldosterone, aldosterone receptor antagonists block the reabsorption of sodium, which encourages water loss. Consequently, this leads to a decrease in blood pressure and a reduction in fluid around the heart.