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. 2014 Dec;41(4):749-64.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2014.08.001. Epub 2014 Oct 7.

Secondary hypertension, issues in diagnosis and treatment

Raghavesh Pullalarevu  1 , Ghulam Akbar  1 , Geoffrey Teehan  2
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Secondary hypertension, issues in diagnosis and treatment

Raghavesh Pullalarevu et al. Prim Care. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Secondary hypertension (SH) often implies a correctable form of nonessential hypertension. Often certain clinical clues prompt a more extensive evaluation of the causes of the hypertension. Renovascular disease, intrinsic renal disease, primary hyperaldosteronism, and obstructive sleep apnea represent the most common causes of SH. This article defines the disorder and details its epidemiology, prevalence, pathophysiology, physical findings, and treatment strategies.

Keywords: Essential; Hyperaldosteronism; Intrinsic kidney disease; Renovascular disease; Secondary; Sleep apnea.

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