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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?
Brandie D. Williams
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

140 River North Blvd, Ste 100, 
Stephenville, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Brandie Williams, M.D., graduated with honors in biochemistry from Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas. After receiving her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles, she completed her residency training in internal medicine — and fellowship training in cardiology — at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. She is board-certified in internal medicine and echocardiography.Williams has earned several humanitarian awards, including the Gold DOC Award from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation for her exemplary sensitivity, compassion and clinical excellence in the care of patients and their families. Her areas of focus include diagnostic heart catheterization, echocardiography, nuclear medicine and vascular studies, with special interests in women’s cardiovascular care, preventive cardiology and sports cardiology.Williams enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and two children. Dr. Williams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Kenneth E. Saland
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Interventional Cardiology | Cardiology

Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists

8440 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 400 Bldg 4, 
Dallas, TX 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish

Kenneth Saland is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Saland is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

 
 
 
 
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Jared T. Green
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism

Reading Hospital Cardiology - West Reading

301 S 7th Ave, Ste 2020, 
West Reading, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

. Dr. Green is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Atrial Fibrillation.

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