Secondary hypertension: current diagnosis and treatment

Int J Cardiol. 2008 Feb 20;124(1):6-21. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2007.01.119. Epub 2007 Apr 25.

Abstract

Secondary hypertension affects a small but significant number of the hypertensive population and, unlike primary hypertension, is a potentially curable condition. The determinant for workup is dependent on the index of suspicion elicited during patient examination and treatment. Specific testing is available and must be balanced depending on the risk and cost of the workup and treatment with the benefits obtained if the secondary cause is eliminated. This article reviews common manifestations, workup, and the current treatments of the common causes of secondary hypertension.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antihypertensive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / epidemiology
  • Hypertension / etiology*
  • Hypertension / therapy
  • Incidence
  • Prevalence
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Antihypertensive Agents