4) -identifiable secondary forms of hypertension - classification and treatment

Question 1

what is secondary hypertension ?

Answer 1

hypertension in which there is an identifiable cause

Question 2

what is the classification to secondary hypertension

Answer 2

polycystic kidney disease
renal artery stenosis
diabetic nephropathy

endocrine hypertesnion 
primary hyperaldosteronism 
pheochromocytoma 
hyperthyroidism
cushing syndrome (hypercortisolism) 

iatrogenic hypertension
oral contraceptives
glucocorticoids

coarctation of aorta

Question 3

what is the treatment and management of secondary hypertension

Answer 3

stop smoking and drinking
diet chang

diuretics

aldosterone antagonists

beta blockers

calcium antagonists

ace I

Question 4

what are the genera indicators for secondary hypertension ?

Answer 4

onset in young age below 30

diastolic hypertension onset above 55 years

abrupt onset of hypertension

resistant hypertension to treatment