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Liddle's syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease. It is recognised by early and severe hypertension. Testing for Liddle's syndrome involves the measurement of | Liddle's syndrome is an [[autosomal dominant|autosomal dominant]] disease. It is recognised by early and severe [[hypertension|hypertension]]. Testing for Liddle's syndrome involves the measurement of [[plasma|plasma]] [[renin|renin]], [[plasma|plasma]] [[aldersterone|aldersterone]] and [[blood|blood]] [[electrolyte|electrolyte]] levels. [[Amiloride|Amiloride]], a [[Diuretic|diuretic]], is used in the treatment of Liddle's syndrome. | ||
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Liddle's syndrome is an autosomal dominant disease. It is recognised by early and severe hypertension. Testing for Liddle's syndrome involves the measurement of plasma renin, plasma aldersterone and blood electrolyte levels. Amiloride, a diuretic, is used in the treatment of Liddle's syndrome.