Abstract
Secondary hypertension is associated with increased cardiovascular risk and exaggerated target organ damage, not only due to the higher and more sustained blood pressure values often observed in these patients but also because certain forms of hypertension can increase cardiovascular risk and organ damage by the neurohormonal and/or molecular pathways activation they exert. Early identification of secondary forms of hypertension can help mitigate organ damage and prevent cardiovascular complications. Signs and symptoms distinction among types of secondary hypertension is essential in order to prevent complications.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 657-666 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Endocrinology and metabolism clinics of North America |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- Assessment
- Cardiovascular risk
- Risk factors
- Secondary hypertension
- Target organ damage
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
- Endocrinology