Catalog

Familial hyperaldosteronism type 3

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Link to WHO Definition

Familial hyperaldosteronism type 3 – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1713452924

Type 3 familial aldosteronism displays particularly high aldosterone production and also a poor response to full doses of several classes of antihypertensive drugs, including spironolactone and amiloride. The genetic basis is debated.