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3.12 present information to outline the general use of hormone replacement therapy in people who cannot secrete aldosterone

present information to outline the general use of hormone replacement therapy in people who cannot secrete aldosterone

Background

Hypoaldosteronism is a condition where people fail to secrete aldosterone. Addison’s disease is the name of a disease with these symptoms which include high urine output with a resulting low blood volume. Eventually, as blood pressure falls, this can result in heart failure. A replacement hormone, fludrocortisone (Florinef), is used to treat this condition but a careful monitoring must be maintained to avoid fluid retention and high blood pressure.

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Addison’s disease (external website) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, USA