Secondary hypertension
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Authors
Ker, James A.
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South African Academy of Family Practice
Abstract
Secondary hypertension is rare and the diagnosis may be challenging although, on occasion, there are clinical features
indicative of a specific underlying cause. The more commonly encountered causes include renal parenchymal and vascular
disease, phaeochromocytoma, endocrine causes, sleep apnoea and drugs.
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Keywords
Secondary hypertension, Renovascular hypertension, Phaeochromocytoma, Endocrine disorders
Sustainable Development Goals
Citation
Ker, JA 2011, 'Secondary hypertension', South African Family Practice, vol. 53, no. 5, pp. 441-442.