Familial hyperaldosteronism type I
What is Familial hyperaldosteronism type I?
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I (FH-I) is a rare heritable, glucocorticoid remediable form of primary aldosteronism (PA) characterized by early-onset hypertension, hyperaldosteronism, variable hypokalemia, low plasma renin activity (PRA), and abnormal production of 18-oxocortisol and 18-hydroxycortisol.
Other condition names
- Dexamethasone-sensitive hypertension
- FH-I
- FH1
- Familial hyperaldosteronism type 1
- GRA
- Glucocorticoid-remediable aldosteronism
- Glucocorticoid-sensitive hypertension
Inheritance type
Autosomal dominant
Prevalence
- Worldwide: Unknown
Age of Onset
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Childhood
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