Conn Syndrome-induced hypertension: Conn Syndrome-induced hypertension is high blood pressure associated with Conn Syndrome. It results from excessive production of a hormone called aldosterone by the adrenal glands. The high blood pressure often responds poorly to the usual medications. Death can result in severe cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Conn Syndrome-induced hypertension is available below.
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Prognosis for Conn Syndrome-induced hypertension: The prognosis varies depending on what the underlying cause for the high aldosterone production is and how easy it is to treat.
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