Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Primary hyperaldosteronism causing high blood pressure in cats
By Kooistra, Hans S·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2020·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Cats: An Underdiagnosed Disorder.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with high blood pressure and low potassium levels may have a condition called primary hyperaldosteronism, which is often missed by veterinarians. This disease can lead to serious health issues if not properly diagnosed and treated. It's important for pet owners to be aware of these symptoms and discuss them with their vet, as many cats are only given treatment for the symptoms without further investigation. Proper diagnosis can lead to effective treatment options that help manage the condition and improve the cat's health.
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Abstract
Primary hyperaldosteronism, also known as Conn's syndrome, is the most common adrenocortical disease in cats. As in humans, this disease is underdiagnosed in cats. Cats presenting with systemic arterial hypertension, hypokalemia, or both quite often are only treated symptomatically without further investigations. This practice may potentially exclude a significant number of cats from receiving appropriate treatment. It is therefore important for general practitioners to be aware of the disease. This article describes the (patho)physiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and treatment options of for feline primary hyperaldosteronism.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32653266/