How would you treat a person with high blood pressure and excess plasma sodium concentration especially when he or she does not exhibit any symptoms of dehydration?

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Aldosterone promotes the reabsorption of sodium and water in the kidneys, leading to an increase in blood volume and blood pressure. Administering an aldosterone antagonist would block its action and result in decreased plasma sodium concentration and blood pressure. Providing calcium supplements, starting thrombolytic agents or administering vasopressin or heparin would not address the underlying cause of the high blood pressure and excess plasma sodium concentration.

How Would You Treat a Person with High Blood Pressure