#515 Primary Aldosteronism, A Deep Dive with Anand Vaidya, MD

#515 Primary Aldosteronism, A Deep Dive with Anand Vaidya, MD

Author: The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast February 23, 2026 Duration: 1:26:11

Helping you diagnose a common cause of hypertension!

Hypertension is a growing disease globally, affecting millions of individuals and increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Along with the expert help of Dr. Vaidya (Brigham and Women’s Hospital), we help reimagine the approach of clinicians in terms of hypertension and help them navigate common diagnostic dilemmas! @AnandVaidya17 (Bluesky) @AnandVaidya17 (X)

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Show Segments

  • Introduction and Personal Interests
  • Advice and Wisdom in Medicine 
  • Case 1
  • Defining Primary Aldosteronism
  • Screening for Primary Aldosteronism
  • How common is Primary Aldosteronism
  • Challenges in Diagnosis and Testing
  • Medication Management and Testing Protocols
  • Managing indeterminate cases
  • Aldosterone Suppression Testing and its role
  • Discussing treatment options with patients
  • Case 2
  • Considering genetic causes of Primary Aldosteronism
  • The need for AVS for lateralization
  • Upcoming imaging modalities for Primary Aldosteronism
  • Case 3
  • Medical Management of Primary Aldosteronism
  • Future Directions in Treatment

Credits

  • Producer, Writer, Show Notes:Mobeen Ahmad MBBS 
  • Infographic:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP
  • Cover Art:Kate Grant MBChB MRCGP
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
  • Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest:  Anand Vaidya MD, MMSc


Disclosures

Dr. Vaidya has disclosed the following: 

Financial Relationships: Astra Zeneca-Consulting Fee and Corcept-Consulting Fee, relationships have not ended. 

The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.


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