Relevant Physiology
Primary
Conn’s Syndrome
Secondary
RAAS
activation due to:
ECFVD - Volume depletion
!Hyperkalemia -
↑K (> 5)
Presentation
Signs and Symptoms
Risk factors
DDx
Prognosis
Classifications
Affected side
Treatment
Unilateral -
‣
,
‣
Surgical resection
Bilateral -
‣
No surgery, life-long medication
Investigation
Decision Process (linear):
Management
Medical: blood pressure lowering
Surgical: unilateral lesion