Endocrine Regulation of Blood Pressure

Course overview

Short description: This presentation will provide an overview of the factors that affect blood pressure and how the endocrine system plays an important role. Endocrine disorders that may present with high blood pressure will be reviewed. A focused discussion on primary hyperaldosteronism will explain how this disorder results in hypertension, and how laboratory testing is critical for its diagnosis. Finally, the problem of low blood pressure will be discussed, and laboratory testing for diabetes insipidus (which may present with low blood pressure) will be outlined. Objectives: 1. List the hormones that regulate blood pressure. 2. Compare the presentation of endocrine diseases that may cause hypertension. 3. Interpret laboratory testing results for primary hyperaldosteronism and diabetes insipidus.