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Last Update: 06/19/2024 06:10 AM

Current Deck: SLS Cards::14. Chronic diseases

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What is the DDx for secondary hypertension (~5% of cases)
Exogenous
  • Corticosteroids
  • OCP
  • Cocaine, amphetamines
  • Other medications
Renal
  • Renal parenchymal disease (e.g. CKD, AKI, glomerulonephritis)
  • Renovascular disease (i.e. renal artery stenosis)
Mechanical
  • Aortic coarctation
  • OSA
Endocrine
  • Glucocorticoid excess (i.e. Cushing)
  • Catecholamine excess (i.e. pheochromocytoma)
  • Mineralocorticoid excess (i.e. primary hyperaldosteronism)
  • Hyperthyriodism (usually systolic)
  • Hypothyroidism (usually diastolic)
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Pregnancy (i.e. GHTN, preeclampsia)