Aldosterone
Resistant Hypertension: When Blood Pressure Fights Back
Managing high blood pressure can feel like an endless cycle of medications, lifestyle changes, and doctor visits. But for some people, blood pressure remains stubbornly high despite every effort. This condition, known as resistant hypertension, is more common than you might think.
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Primary vs. Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. What’s the Difference?
Adrenal insufficiency can be classified into two types: primary and secondary. Understanding the differences between these two forms is key for effective diagnosis and treatment.
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Categorized as Adrenal Health, Aldosterone, Cortisol, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension, Insights from Dr. Tashko, Pituitary Health
Adrenal Insufficiency: Rare but Devastating
Adrenal insufficiency arises when the adrenal glands do not produce sufficient amounts of essential hormones. These glands, located atop the kidneys, play a key role in producing cortisol and aldosterone.
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Categorized as Adrenal Health, Aldosterone, Cortisol, Hypoglycemia, Hypotension, Insights from Dr. Tashko, Patient Education
BrigHTN Study Highlights: Baxdrostat as a New Hope for Difficult-to-Control Hypertension
Inhibiting aldosterone synthase presents a promising approach to treating hypertension. However, it is key to ensure selective inhibition to avoid compromising cortisol production. Recently, researchers have identified Baxdrostat as a highly selective AS inhibitor that does not interfere with cortisol synthesis. The specificity of Baxdrostat in inhibiting aldosterone synthase over cortisol synthase is 100:1
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