title: Endocrine Hypertension: A Practical Approach.
abstract: Elevated blood pressure resulting from few endocrine disorders (endocrine hypertension) accounts for a high proportion of cases of secondary hypertension. Although some features may be suggestive, many cases of endocrine hypertension remain silent until worked up for the disease. A majority of cases result from primary aldosteronism. Other conditions that can cause endocrine hypertension are: congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Liddle syndrome, pheochromocytomas, Cushing's syndrome, acromegaly, thyroid diseases, primary hyperparathyroidism and iatrogenic hormone manipulation. Early identification and treatment of the cause of endocrine hypertension may help to reduce morbidity and mortality related to these disorders. This article gives a comprehensive and practical approach to the diagnosis and management of endocrine hypertension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK. drpappachan@yahoo.co.in.
authors.forename: Joseph M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Pappachan
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology & Diabetes, New Cross Hospital, The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP, UK.
authors.forename: Harit N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Buch
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D003940:Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine; D004700:Endocrine System Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012307:Risk Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Acromegaly; Congenital adrenal hyperplasia; Cushing’s syndrome; Endocrine hypertension; Liddle syndrome; Pheochromocytoma; Primary aldosteronism; Primary hyperparathyroidism; Thyroid disease