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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
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Dr. Adel Khdour
Family Medicine
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Dr. Adel Khdour
Family Medicine

Aurora Family Medicine

5333 Douglas Ave, 
Racine, WI 
262-752-2100
Languages Spoken:
English, Arabic, German
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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.

Richard J. Kovacs
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Dr. Richard J. Kovacs
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Dr. Richard J. Kovacs
Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology | Intensive Care Medicine

University Medical Diagnostic Associates Inc

550 N University Blvd, 
Indianapolis, IN 
217-274-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients

Richard Kovacs is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Kovacs is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Arrhythmias, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Atrial Fibrillation, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Orchiectomy. Dr. Kovacs is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Eric M. Sontz
Cardiology
Distinguished in Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
Dr. Eric M. Sontz
Cardiology

Eisenhower Medical Center

39000 Bob Hope Dr, 
Rancho Mirage, CA 
760-837-8767
Languages Spoken:
English
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Offers Telehealth

Eric Sontz is a Cardiologist in Rancho Mirage, California. Dr. Sontz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Angina.

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