Vol 69, No 2 (2011)
Chorzy trudni typowi
Published online: 2011-02-17
Aortic dissection - a rare complication of primary aldosteronism - a case report
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.79419
Kardiol Pol 2011;69(2):156-158.
Abstract
Primary aldosteronism is common cause of secondary hypertension. As a result of high blood pressure it can lead to severe
complications, including aortic dissection. We would like to present a case of 40 year-old patient who had resistant hypertension
despite administration of multiple drugs. During diagnosis primary aldosteronism was found, complicated by aortic
dissection. After introducing the appropriate treatment we managed to significantly reduce the cardiovascular risk.
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, 2: 156-158
Kardiol Pol 2011; 69, 2: 156-158
Keywords: secondary hypertensionaortic dissectionprimary aldosteronism
