Even in the absence of true primary aldosteronism, our evaluation indicated a large number of subjects with levels of 24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion that we believed were inappropriate ...

b Due to production of non-aldosterone mineralocorticoids ... e Acquired forms due to either licorice ingestion or ectopic ACTH secretion. f Due to increased activity of sodium channels.

Aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone, eplerenone) also known as “potassium sparing diuretics” block the action of aldosterone inhibiting the reuptake of sodium and water. Normally, when ...