Primary aldosteronism as a cause of severe postpartum hypertension in two women

Two women who first had the clinical features of primary aldosteronism in t he postpartum period are described. Their gestations were virtually unevent ful. After delivery, however, progressively severe hypertension (Joint Nati onal Committee VI, stage 3) with hypokalemia developed. Pregnancy may conce al the clinical symptoms of primary aldosteronism that causes unexpected se vere hypertension in the postpartum period.