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Learn About Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism

What is the definition of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?
Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism is one of three types of familial hyperaldosteronism. Aldosterone is a hormone manufactured by the adrenal glands which helps the body retain water and sodium and excrete potassium. It is caused by a fusion of the CYP11B1 and CYP11B2 genes and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. These individuals are also at an increased risk for a certain type of stroke known as a hemorrhagic stroke. First-line therapy consists of a steroid such as prednisone, dexamethasone, or hydrocortisone. This will often correct the overproduction of aldosterone, lower the blood pressure, and correct the potassium levels.
What are the alternative names for Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism?
  • Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism
  • Dexamethasone sensitive hypertension
  • Familial hyperaldosteronism type 1
  • Glucocorticoid sensitive hypertension
  • Hyperaldosteronism, familial type 1
Who are the top Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism Local Doctors?
Adel Khdour
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Family Medicine
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

5333 Douglas Ave, 
Racine, WI 
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, German

Adel Khdour is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Racine, Wisconsin. Dr. Khdour is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Internal Medicine
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Internal Medicine

Patterson Primary Care Clinic

2570 Patterson Road, 
Grand Junction, CO 
Experience:
40+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Originally from the East Coast, Dr. Weigel spent more than 25 years in private practice in New Jersey. Dr. Weigel graduated from the medical school at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He completed his residency at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Weigel is board certified in Internal Medicine. His clinical interests are chronic disease management and preventive care. He is passionate about spending time talking and listening to his patients.�My job is to make sure my patients make informed decisions about their healthcare. I want to catch disease processes early so they can be treated more efficiently.�When not working, Dr. Weigel can be found participating in outdoor activities such as skiing, snow shoeing and hiking with his wife and their two dogs. Dr. Weigel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

 
 
 
 
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Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Internal Medicine
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Internal Medicine

Downtown Clinic - Internal Medicine

2900 12th Avenue North, Suite 310W, 
Billings, MT 
Experience:
33+ years
Languages Spoken:
English

After graduating from medical school at the University of Washington, Dr. Johnson completed his residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Johnson enjoys spending his time off camping, hunting and boating. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center