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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
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Practice Associates Medical Group

100 Madison Ave, 
Morristown, NJ 
 8.3 mi

Leonard Moss is a Cardiologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Moss and 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, High Cholesterol, and Arrhythmias.

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Summit Medical Group PA

1 Diamond Hill Rd, 
Berkeley Heights, NJ 
 4.4 mi
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Kelly Billig is a Pediatrics specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Dr. Billig and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Billig is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Medemerge LLC

1005 N Washington Ave, 
Green Brook, NJ 
 4.9 mi

John Pilla is a Family Medicine provider in Green Brook, New Jersey. Dr. Pilla and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Typhus, Amblyopia, Enlarged Liver, and Acute Cystitis.

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