Editorial
Copyright ©2012 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
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