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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Secondary hypertension | |||
| synonyms = Secondary high blood pressure | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Headache]], [[dizziness]], [[blurred vision]], [[chest pain]], [[shortness of breath]] | |||
| complications = [[Heart attack]], [[stroke]], [[kidney failure]], [[heart failure]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on underlying cause | |||
| duration = Chronic | |||
| causes = [[Kidney disease]], [[endocrine disorders]], [[medications]], [[sleep apnea]], [[coarctation of the aorta]] | |||
| risks = [[Obesity]], [[smoking]], [[excessive alcohol consumption]], [[sedentary lifestyle]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood pressure measurement]], [[urinalysis]], [[blood tests]], [[imaging studies]] | |||
| differential = [[Primary hypertension]], [[pheochromocytoma]], [[Cushing's syndrome]] | |||
| treatment = [[Antihypertensive drugs]], [[lifestyle changes]], [[treatment of underlying cause]] | |||
| medication = [[ACE inhibitors]], [[beta blockers]], [[calcium channel blockers]], [[diuretics]] | |||
| frequency = Common | |||
| deaths = Significant contributor to [[cardiovascular disease]] mortality | |||
}} | |||
'''Secondary hypertension''' is a type of [[hypertension]] that is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause. It is much less common than [[primary hypertension]], representing about 5-10% of all cases. | '''Secondary hypertension''' is a type of [[hypertension]] that is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause. It is much less common than [[primary hypertension]], representing about 5-10% of all cases. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Secondary hypertension can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[kidney disease]], [[endocrine disorders]], and certain [[medications]]. | Secondary hypertension can be caused by a variety of conditions, including [[kidney disease]], [[endocrine disorders]], and certain [[medications]]. | ||
===Kidney disease=== | ===Kidney disease=== | ||
[[Kidney disease]] is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. This is because the kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the balance of salt and water in the body. | [[Kidney disease]] is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. This is because the kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the balance of salt and water in the body. | ||
===Endocrine disorders=== | ===Endocrine disorders=== | ||
Certain [[endocrine disorders]] can also cause secondary hypertension. These include [[Cushing's syndrome]], [[hyperthyroidism]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[pheochromocytoma]]. | Certain [[endocrine disorders]] can also cause secondary hypertension. These include [[Cushing's syndrome]], [[hyperthyroidism]], [[hypothyroidism]], and [[pheochromocytoma]]. | ||
===Medications=== | ===Medications=== | ||
Certain [[medications]] can also cause secondary hypertension. These include [[birth control pills]], [[nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)]], and [[corticosteroids]]. | Certain [[medications]] can also cause secondary hypertension. These include [[birth control pills]], [[nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)]], and [[corticosteroids]]. | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
The diagnosis of secondary hypertension involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. These tests may include [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], [[imaging studies]], and [[specialized tests]] for certain conditions. | The diagnosis of secondary hypertension involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. These tests may include [[blood tests]], [[urine tests]], [[imaging studies]], and [[specialized tests]] for certain conditions. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
The treatment of secondary hypertension involves treating the underlying cause. This may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery. | The treatment of secondary hypertension involves treating the underlying cause. This may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Primary hypertension]] | * [[Primary hypertension]] | ||
* [[Hypertension]] | * [[Hypertension]] | ||
* [[Blood pressure]] | * [[Blood pressure]] | ||
[[Category:Hypertension]] | [[Category:Hypertension]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | [[Category:Cardiovascular diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Endocrine diseases]] | [[Category:Endocrine diseases]] | ||
{{Medicine-stub}} | {{Medicine-stub}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:37, 4 April 2025
| Secondary hypertension | |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | Secondary high blood pressure |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, chest pain, shortness of breath |
| Complications | Heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, heart failure |
| Onset | Varies depending on underlying cause |
| Duration | Chronic |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Kidney disease, endocrine disorders, medications, sleep apnea, coarctation of the aorta |
| Risks | Obesity, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyle |
| Diagnosis | Blood pressure measurement, urinalysis, blood tests, imaging studies |
| Differential diagnosis | Primary hypertension, pheochromocytoma, Cushing's syndrome |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Antihypertensive drugs, lifestyle changes, treatment of underlying cause |
| Medication | ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics |
| Prognosis | N/A |
| Frequency | Common |
| Deaths | Significant contributor to cardiovascular disease mortality |
Secondary hypertension is a type of hypertension that is caused by an identifiable underlying secondary cause. It is much less common than primary hypertension, representing about 5-10% of all cases.
Causes[edit]
Secondary hypertension can be caused by a variety of conditions, including kidney disease, endocrine disorders, and certain medications.
Kidney disease[edit]
Kidney disease is the most common cause of secondary hypertension. This is because the kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by controlling the balance of salt and water in the body.
Endocrine disorders[edit]
Certain endocrine disorders can also cause secondary hypertension. These include Cushing's syndrome, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and pheochromocytoma.
Medications[edit]
Certain medications can also cause secondary hypertension. These include birth control pills, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and corticosteroids.
Diagnosis[edit]
The diagnosis of secondary hypertension involves a thorough medical history, physical examination, and various diagnostic tests. These tests may include blood tests, urine tests, imaging studies, and specialized tests for certain conditions.
Treatment[edit]
The treatment of secondary hypertension involves treating the underlying cause. This may involve medication, lifestyle changes, or in some cases, surgery.
See also[edit]
