Abstract:Background
Primary hyperaldosteronism (PHA) is caused by excessive production of aldosterone from the adrenal glands. Aldosterone levels are usually independent of renin, angiotensin II or sodium status, and often result in hypertension (HTN), hypokalemia and metabolic alkalosis. The most common presentation of this condition is with asymptomatic mild to severe or refractory HTN. This case highlights a patient presenting with hypokalemic periodic paralysis as the first sign of PHA.
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