Clinical approach to young hypertension
- Author:
Norlela SUKOR
1
Author Information
1. Endocrine Unit, Department of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Young hypertension;
secondary hypertension;
primary aldosteronism;
phaeochromocytoma;
Cushing’s syndrome
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2013;9(2):81-92
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Hypertension affects approximately 30% of the population worldwide. It is a serious disease, expensive
to treat, and can lead to long-term morbidity and mortality. Young hypertension, defined as hyperten-
sion occurring in patients aged 40 or younger, is now seen more frequently. A correct and holistic ap-
proach in the evaluation of patients with suspected young hypertension is essential, as the underlying
cause is demonstrable in more than half of the cases. Among these causes include primary aldosteron-
ism, phaeochromocytoma, Cushing’s syndrome, renal parenchymal disease and renal artery stenosis.
The detection of these causes is important as it provides an opportunity to convert an incurable disease
into a potentially curable disease, hence avoiding the long-term sequelae and complications of hyper-
tension.
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