Autosomal dominant (AD) disorder characterized by early-onset salt-sensitive hypertension associated with hypokalemia, metabolic alkalosis, suppressed plasma renin activity and aldos...
Family history of early-onset hypertension and/or hypokalemia
Moderate to severe hypertension presenting by age 10 to 30 years
Suboptimal response to conventional antihypertensives
Regular exercise
Salt-restricted diet (5)[B]
Moderate alcohol intake (6)[B]
BP goal is <130/80 mm Hg in most adults (6)[C].
Early diagnosis is key in prevention of long-ter...
Patient with Liddle syndrome presents with early-onset and resistant hypertension with conventional treatment, positive family history of hypertension in the young (not necessary), hyp...
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