| Chapter title |
Endocrine Hypertension: A Practical Approach
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|---|---|
| Chapter number | 26 |
| Book title |
Hypertension: from basic research to clinical practice
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| Published in |
Advances in experimental medicine and biology, January 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/5584_2016_26 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-944250-1, 978-3-31-944251-8
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| Authors |
Joseph M. Pappachan, Harit N. Buch |
| Abstract |
Elevated blood pressure resulting from few endocrine disorders (endocrine hypertension) accounts for a high proportion of cases of secondary hypertension. Although some features may be suggestive, many cases of endocrine hypertension remain silent until worked up for the disease. A majority of cases result from primary aldosteronism. Other conditions that can cause endocrine hypertension are: congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Liddle syndrome, pheochromocytomas, Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, thyroid diseases, primary hyperparathyroidism and iatrogenic hormone manipulation. Early identification and treatment of the cause of endocrine hypertension may help to reduce morbidity and mortality related to these disorders. This article gives a comprehensive and practical approach to the diagnosis and management of endocrine hypertension. |
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| Other | 10 | 20% |
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| Other | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown | 10 | 20% |