Connshing syndrome caused high blood pressure

Scientists at University of Birmingham has discovered new cause of high blood pressure. Patients with Conn syndrome produce excess aldosterone and cortisol.

According to Professor Wiebke Arlt of Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham adrenal glands of patients with Conn syndrome produce too much cortisol.

Patients need more medical assessment to confirm if they have Connshing syndrome for correct diagnosis.

Researchers need to do proper medical test before treating Connshing patients, using drugs that counteracts cortisol excess will improve their health.