Hyperaldosteronism | Retired

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Official Ninja Nerd Website: https://ninjanerd.org You can find the NOTES and ILLUSTRATIONS for this lecture on our website at: https://www.ninjanerd.org/lecture/hyp... Ninja Nerds! In this lecture, Professor Zach Murphy will discuss Hyperaldosteronism. Hyperaldosteronism occurs when the adrenal glands release too much aldosterone. Primary hyperaldosteronism is caused by a problem with the adrenal glands themselves. Most cases are caused by a noncancerous (benign) tumor of the adrenal gland. Minor Correction: 30:05 and 52:25, It should be an INCREASED pH and Metabolic Alkalosis We hope you enjoy this lecture and be sure to support us below! Table of Contents: 0:00 Lab 0:07 Hyperaldosteronism Introduction 0:43 Pathophysiology: Aldosterone Pathway 6:45 Pathophysiology: Aldosterone Target Organs & Effects 20:38 Secondary Hyperaldosteronism 25:17 Primary vs. Secondary Hyperaldosteronism 32:03 Diagnostic Approach to Hyperaldosteronism 44:36 Imaging Studies: Adrenal CT/MRI & Adrenal Venous Sampling 49:07 Imaging Studies: Renal Artery Ultrasound 50:28 Treatment 54:23 Comment, Like, SUBSCRIBE! 🌐 Official Links Website: https://www.ninjanerd.org Podcast: https://podcast.ninjanerd.org Store: https://merch.ninjanerd.org 📱 Social Media   / ninjanerdlectures     / ninjanerdlectures     / ninjanerdlectures   https://x.com/ninjanerdsci/   / ninja-nerd   💬 Join Our Community Discord:   / discord   #ninjanerd #Hyperaldosteronism #Aldosterone