Testing for aldosterone levels may hold the key to treatment-resistant hypertension and many other cardiac conditions, but what is the optimal approach to regulating this hormone?

Dr. Aaronson answers the question: 'Aldosterone Antagonist Side Effects?' — -- Question: What are the benefits and side effects of an aldosterone antagonist? Answer: Thanks to research led by Dr.

Aldosterone, a steroid hormone with mineralocorticoid activity, is mainly recognized for its action on sodium reabsorption in the distal nephron of the kidney, which is mediated by the epithelial ...

Loss of class A scavenger receptor MARCO results in elevated lung Ace expression and elevated plasma aldosterone concentrations in male mice, demonstrating an endocrine function of this immune ...

A drug that has been used to slow progression of kidney and cardiovascular disease in people with type 2 diabetes may also help people with chronic kidney disease who do not have diabetes, according ...

Higher serum aldosterone levels among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are independently associated with an increased risk for CKD progression and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) regardless ...

A steroid hormone called aldosterone is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study published in the European Heart Journal today ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Aldosterone is associated with an increased risk of chronic kidney disease progression and the development of ...

Electrodes were pulled in one stage from thin-wall borosilicate filament capillaries (GC100TF-10, outer diameter 1.0 mm, Clark Electromed, Reading, UK) using a vertical puller. The electrodes had a ...

An aldosterone (ALD) test measures the amount of ALD in your blood. It’s also called a serum aldosterone test. ALD is a hormone made by the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are found on top of your ...