Endocrine Hypertension - a Multifaceted Disease
Secondary hypertension with an endocrine-associated condition-pheochromocytoma, primary aldosteronism (PA), Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, renin-secreting tumors, and hyperparathyroidism- represents a small but heterogeneous group of p...
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Summary: | Secondary hypertension with an endocrine-associated condition-pheochromocytoma, primary aldosteronism (PA), Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypo- and hyperthyroidism, renin-secreting tumors, and hyperparathyroidism- represents a small but heterogeneous group of potentially reversible forms of hypertension. High clinical suspicion is the cornerstone of diagnosing these different patterns of often severe and refractory hypertension. |
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Item Description: | 2734-6382 10.2478/rjc-2022-0017 |