Testing for aldosterone levels may hold the key to treatment-resistant hypertension and many other cardiac conditions, but what is the optimal approach to regulating this hormone?

Sep 12, 2025 · The guidelines suggest that all individuals with hypertension be screened for primary aldosteronism — by measuring aldosterone and renin and then determining the aldosterone-to-renin …

Feb 24, 2014 · Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist Trial. Program and abstracts of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2013; November …

A new aldosterone synthase inhibitor added to SGLT2 inhibitors reduces uncontrolled blood pressure in patients with chronic kidney disease, according to the results of a phase 2 trial.

Purpose: The clinical benefits, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and recommendations for the appropriate use of the aldosterone antagonists spironolactone and eplerenone in patients with heart ...

Aldosterone acts in the distal nephron to increase sodium and water retention and excrete potassium.

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May 24, 2024 · The landmark FLOW study shows the benefits extend to kidney, cardiovascular, and mortality outcomes in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD.

Jun 17, 2025 · While the renal benefits of oral semaglutide vs placebo in the SOUL trial didn't match the effects seen with the injectable formulation in the FLOW trial, the observed trends suggest …

Jul 25, 2017 · Novel findings show a link between the steroid hormone aldosterone and a risk for alcohol use disorder, underscoring the role of neuroendocrine mechanisms in alcohol cravings and potential …