Creator: Dr. Reeja Tharu
Keywords: Cohn’s Syndrome, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Glossary

Written by Dr. Reeja Tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sanjeev Nair, MBBS, MD, DM (Nephrology)

Last Updated on Mar 30, 2016

Glossary

Hypertension: Increase in blood pressure.

Hypokalemia: Pathologically reduced blood levels of potassium.

Alkalosis: Dangerously decreased acidity of the blood, which can be caused by high altitudes, hyperventilation, and excessive vomiting.

CT scan: A diagnostic imaging technique in which a computer reads x-rays to create a three-dimensional map of soft tissue or bone.

Published on Sep 14, 2012
Last Updated on Mar 30, 2016

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