Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) is characterized by-
Correct Answer: Low renin, high aldosterone
Description: high aldosterone and low renin because as there is hypo secretion of renin that fails to increase appropriately during volume depletion and hyper secretion of aldosterone that does not suppress in response to volume expansion (Harrison 17 pg 2260)
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