Conn Syndrom
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Conn syndrom also referred to as Primary aldosterinism is a common type of Secondary cause of hypertension that can be reversed through surgery if one gland is affected.The screening is simple but its rarely done on routine check ups and this leads to misdiagnosis over several years.This type of hypertension can be very difficult to control and has high rates of early cardivascular diseases like stroke and Heart attack.An endokrinologist will do an evaluation and suggest the best therapie plan.
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