Primary hyperaldosteronism may account for a sizable share of resistant hypertension, yet experts say most cases still go ...

A new pill lowers stubborn blood pressure and may protect kidneys, offering hope for patients with chronic disease.

The cardioprotective effects of heart failure treatments in patients with cancer were demonstrated today in a presentation at ...

Some medications have effects beyond their intended purpose, and this blood pressure medication is one of them. Check out how ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition that can raise the risk of serious health problems over time, including heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. Many people ...

CKD, which is characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function, is estimated to affect more than 10% of the global population and is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. According to ...

Finerenone represents a newer class of medication known as a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. It builds on decades of understanding around aldosterone biology, while offering a more ...

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

The Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) is a hormone system that is triggered primarily by changes in blood pressure, sodium levels, and fluid volume. It’s a complex feedback mechanism ...

Unprecedented access to a unique group of Australians is allowing researchers to study links between raised aldosterone levels and elevated cardiovascular risk in various age groups—with important ...

With appropriate and ongoing treatment, most people with Addison’s disease can expect to lead active lives with a life expectancy similar to that of the general population. Addison’s disease, or ...

Addison’s disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough of two steroid hormones called cortisol and aldosterone. This can cause fatigue, weakness, digestion problems, dehydration, and ...