The cause and treatment of a common type of high blood pressure have been discovered
A recently discovered gene variant found in benign nodules in 5% of people with hypertension causes excess production of the hormone aldosterone, which causes high blood pressure. This condition can be cured by the unilateral removal of the adrenal glands. The study highlights the need for a 24-hour urinalysis to measure aldosterone levels to improve…
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