Primary hyperaldosteronism in two cats

Authors
Flood, SM Randolph, JF Gelzer, ARM Refsal, K
Citation
Sm. Flood et al., Primary hyperaldosteronism in two cats, J AM ANIM H, 35(5), 1999, pp. 411-416
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Medicine/Animal Health
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ANIMAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
ISSN journal
05872871 → ACNP
Volume
35
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
411 - 416
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(199909/10)35:5<411:PHITC>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A condition of primary hyperaldosteronism resulting from an adrenal tumor i n two cats is presented and was characterized by hypertension, hypokalemia, inappropriate kaliuresis, low normal plasma renin activity, and markedly i ncreased serum aldosterone concentration. One of the two cats underwent a l aparotomy, and in this case hypertension and hypokalemia resolved following the removal of an adrenal tumor.