1. a medical condition characterized by excessive production of aldosterone, a hormone that regulates sodium and potassium levels, leading to high blood pressure and low potassium levels
Usage: medical/clinical term; also called hyperaldosteronism

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with primary aldosteronism after tests showed elevated aldosterone levels.
• Aldosteronism can cause severe hypertension that is difficult to control with standard medications.
• Secondary aldosteronism may develop in patients with liver disease or heart failure.
• Treatment for aldosteronism often includes medications that block aldosterone receptors.
• The doctor suspected aldosteronism when the patient presented with high blood pressure and low potassium.