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World Journal of Cardiology

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World J Cardiol. May 26, 2012; 4(5): 135-147
Published online May 26, 2012. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135

Table 3 Causes of secondary hypertension

Hyperaldosteronism

Cushing syndrome

Coarctation of the aorta

Renovascular stenosis

Endocrine disorders (thyroid, parathyroid abnormalities)

Obstructive sleep apnea

Drugs (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs, alcohol, estrogen)

Chronic kidney disease

Pheochromocytoma

Citation: Lionakis N, Mendrinos D, Sanidas E, Favatas G, Georgopoulou M. Hypertension in the elderly. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(5): 135-147
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8462/full/v4/i5/135.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135

Lionakis N, Mendrinos D, Sanidas E, Favatas G, Georgopoulou M. Hypertension in the elderly. World J Cardiol 2012; 4(5): 135-147 [PMID: 22655162 DOI: 10.4330/wjc.v4.i5.135]

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