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24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate





24-hour urinary aldosterone excretion rate

Alternative Names:

Aldosterone - urine
What the risks are:

There are no risks.


Special considerations:

The results may be questionable, if the renal function is not normal.

Nonpharmacological factors that can affect aldosterone measurements include: strenuous exercise, acute stress, high- or low-sodium diet, and pregnancy.

Drugs that can increase aldosterone measurements include: lithium, spironolactone, and verapamil.

Drugs that can decrease aldosterone measurements include: ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS, ranitidine, and propranolol.




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