Testing for aldosterone levels may hold the key to treatment-resistant hypertension and many other cardiac conditions, but what is the optimal approach to regulating this hormone?

Feb 24, 2014 · Treatment of Preserved Cardiac Function Heart Failure with an Aldosterone Antagonist Trial. Program and abstracts of the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions …

Jul 25, 2017 · Novel findings show a link between the steroid hormone aldosterone and a risk for alcohol use disorder, underscoring the role of neuroendocrine mechanisms in alcohol cravings …

Jun 17, 2025 · While the renal benefits of oral semaglutide vs placebo in the SOUL trial didn't match the effects seen with the injectable formulation in the FLOW trial, the observed trends …

Purpose: The clinical benefits, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and recommendations for the appropriate use of the aldosterone antagonists spironolactone and eplerenone in patients with …

Jul 16, 2025 · Low potassium with elevated blood pressure should prompt renin-aldosterone ratio. For pheochromocytoma, watch for episodic hypertension with palpitations, headaches, or …

May 24, 2024 · The landmark FLOW study shows the benefits extend to kidney, cardiovascular, and mortality outcomes in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes and CKD.

Aug 31, 2025 · A new class of antihypertensive agent that blocks the production of aldosterone has shown impressive results in patients with resistant or uncontrolled hypertension.

Jun 30, 2025 · Lorundrostat, a novel aldosterone synthase inhibitor, lowered blood pressure among adults with uncontrolled hypertension in a phase 3 trial, including in treatment-resistant …

Sep 12, 2025 · The guidelines suggest that all individuals with hypertension be screened for primary aldosteronism — by measuring aldosterone and renin and then determining the …