Secondary hypertension

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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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Secondary hypertension, Renovascular hypertension, Phaeochromocytoma, Endocrine disorders

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Ker, JA 2011, 'Secondary hypertension', South African Family Practice, vol. 53, no. 5, pp. 441-442.