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Aldosterone in Hypertension

Aldosterone belongs to the endocrine group of Hypertension markers and is reported to be raised relative to the reference group of the cited comparison (hypertensive vs normotensive individuals). The source does not tie this marker to a specific symptom cluster, so it is best read as a biological signal rather than a symptom predictor. The finding is drawn from Tomaschitz et al. 2010; it describes group-level differences, not a threshold that classifies an individual.

↑ ElevatedEndocrine

Summary

Direction in Hypertension↑ Elevated — higher than in the comparison group
CategoryEndocrine
Compared againsthypertensive vs normotensive individuals
SourceTomaschitz et al. 2010 — doi:10.1038/nrendo.2009.263
Condition atlasHypertension Biomarker Atlas

Related Endocrine markers in Hypertension

Full list: Hypertension Biomarker Atlas.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldosterone high or low in Hypertension?

Elevated. Studies summarised in the OSMF atlas report higher Aldosterone in Hypertension than in the reference group of the cited comparison (hypertensive vs normotensive individuals). Source: Tomaschitz et al. 2010.

Which test measures Aldosterone?

The atlas record does not list a standardised clinical test code (LOINC) for Aldosterone, which usually means it was measured with research assays or study-specific protocols rather than a routine clinical panel. Check the cited source for the exact method.

Is one abnormal Aldosterone result diagnostic of Hypertension?

No. No single biomarker is diagnostic of Hypertension. Aldosterone findings come from group comparisons, overlap considerably between patients and controls, and vary with study design, timing and comparison group. A result should be interpreted by a clinician alongside symptoms, history and other tests.

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Open Source Medicine Foundation. (2026). Aldosterone in Hypertension: direction, evidence and what it means. OSMF Research Tracker. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://research.opensourcemed.info/biomarkers/hypertension/aldosterone.html
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-03 · Page generated from hypertension.json · Browse: Hypertension atlas · Biomarker Index · All marker pages

Disclaimer: This page is an educational synthesis of published, peer-reviewed research and is not medical advice. Biomarker findings vary across studies with case definitions, comparison groups, timing and assay methods. Direction of change reflects the predominant finding in the cited source and does not establish a diagnostic threshold. Discuss any test result with a qualified clinician.