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It has been suggested that treatment of either disease, aldosterone excess and hyperparathyroidism, might positively affect the CV system by decreasing the activity of both hormone systems.

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Abbreviations: ACTH = adrenocorticotropic hormone; AME = apparent mineralocorticoid ... b Due to production of non-aldosterone mineralocorticoids. c Acquired forms due to DOC-producing tumors.