Primary hypothyroidism with secondary hypertension: a case report.
Both primary hypothyroidism and secondary hypertension are thought to be relatively uncommon in most parts of the tropics. A Nigerian hypothyroid patient with thyroxine-responsive hypertension is reported, and this syndrome (secondary hypothyroid hypertension) is examined with respect to its possible aetiopathogenesis.
Adogu
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Department of Clinical Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.
Njepuome
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Anyiam
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Abegowe
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use
D013974:Thyroxine