Hypertension and Hypokalemia in the young

Authors

  • Supong Jongsakul, M.D. Division of Intemal Medicine, Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital, Kanchanaburi

Keywords:

hypertension, Hypokalemia

Abstract

     A 29 year-old female patient presented with hypertension. The blood chemistry showed low serum potassium and high plasma renin activity. The imaging study showed normal duplex Doppler ultrasonography of renal arteries and computerized tomography of abdomen, so the diagnosis was essential hypertension.

Author Biography

Supong Jongsakul, M.D., Division of Intemal Medicine, Paholpolpayuhasaena Hospital, Kanchanaburi

Thai Board of Internal Medicine, (Nephrology)

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Published

2018-06-27

How to Cite

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Jongsakul S. Hypertension and Hypokalemia in the young. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jun. 27 [cited 2025 Dec. 31];26(4):345-9. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/131048