Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism



Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)

 - Diabetic Nephropathy 

 - NSAIDs

Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal or High Renin, Low Aldosterone)

 - ACE Inhibitors 

 - Chronic heparin 

 - Primary adrenal insufficiency 

 - Critical illness 

 - Genetic disorders

Aldosterone Resistance (Normal or High Renin, Normal or High Aldosterone)

 - Aldosterone receptor antagonists 

 - Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole 

 - Genetic disorders



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