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Identifiable hypertension: a new spectrum

Lawrence R Krakoff1

  • 1Icahn School of Medcine at Mount Sinai, Cardiovascular Center, New York, NY.

Journal of Clinical Hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)
|October 4, 2013
PubMed

Insights

Hypertension is a growing spectrum of disorders, including common associations like diabetes and rare genetic causes. Effective management requires tailored strategies beyond standard treatments to prevent cardiovascular disease.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Hypertension presents as a broad spectrum of disorders.
  • Common associations include diabetes, while rare causes involve genetic factors and iatrogenic effects.
  • Cancer therapies, such as anti-VEGF treatments, can induce hypertension.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the expanding scope of identifiable hypertension.
  • To emphasize the need for specialized diagnostic and management strategies.
  • To underscore the importance of these strategies in cardiovascular disease prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on diverse causes of hypertension.
  • Analysis of diagnostic challenges in secondary and drug-induced hypertension.
  • Evaluation of management protocols for specific hypertension subtypes.

Main Results:

  • Identifiable hypertension encompasses common comorbidities and rare genetic/iatrogenic causes.
  • Standard hypertension treatment is insufficient for many of these specific forms.
  • Tailored approaches are crucial for optimal patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The definition of hypertension must broaden to include diverse etiologies.
  • Personalized diagnostic and therapeutic strategies are essential.
  • Proactive management of these specific hypertension types is key to reducing cardiovascular risk.

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