Secondary hypertension
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Secondary hypertension (or, less commonly, inessential hypertension) is a type of hypertension which by definition is caused by an identifiable underlying primary cause. It is much less common than the other type, called essential hypertension, affecting only 5-10% of hypertensive patients. It has many different causes including endocrine diseases, kidney diseases, and tumors. It also can be a side effect of many medications.
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Secondary hypertension | |
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Other names | Inessential hypertension |
Specialty | Cardiology, nephrology |
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