Nikolas
Created page with "Secondary hyperaldosteronism refers to increased production of aldosterone in response to increased renin levels, as part of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system (RAAS). == Etiology == * Renal artery stenosis (often due to atherosclerosis) ** Atherosclerosis (90% of cases) ** Fibromuscular dysplasia of the renal artery (10% of cases) * Renin-secreting tumors * Chronic renal failure * Cirrhosis * Hypovolaemia * Congestive heart failure * Hypoproteinaemia * Diuretics..."