Hypokalemic Hypeension is a feature of?
Correct Answer: Liddle syndrome
Description: Liddle syndrome: Is a defect in aldosterone receptor ENaC which exhibits a reduced degradation and results in channel being in open configuration for a longer duration. This enhances mineralocoicoid action and leads to enhanced urinary loss of potassium. Choice A and B have normal to low BP since both have salt wasting. Grave's will cause hypeension due to intrinsic sympathomimetic action of thyroid hormones. However there is no electrolyte imbalance.
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