Genetic Alterations and Molecular Signatures in Aldosterone Producing Adenomas

Primary Aldosteronism (PA) is caused by autonomous overproduction of aldosterone. Aldosterone is necessary for fluid and ion homeostasis. Aberrant overproduction leads to hypertension and cardiovascular damage. With a prevalence of over 5% in the worlds’ hypertensive community, and with over a billi...

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Main Author: Åkerström, Tobias
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: Uppsala universitet, Endokrinkirurgi 2016
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Online Access:http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-281042
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