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This book offers an overview of the latest advances in the epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of secondary hypertension, provided by a group of the most highly respected European experts in this field. It is common belief that secondary forms of hypertension are rare, although in 95% of patients the cause of high blood pressure is unknown – euphemistically referred to as “essential”. There is increasing evidence from epidemiological studies that the prevalence of secondary hypertension is much higher than previously thought, accounting for 20%-25% of all hypertensive patients. There are additional, very good reasons for identifying those patients with secondary hypertension: firstly, they are exposed to a greater risk of suffering major cardiovascular events than patients with essential hypertension who have the same blood pressure level, and for this reason require particular care. Secondly, these patients can be relieved of a lifetime of pharmacological therapy or, at least, have a chance to be treated with more specific and effective medications. A high degree of clinical skill is required to recognize the often vague and subtle symptoms and signs that characterize patients with secondary hypertension, and clinicians need to fully comprehend the mechanisms responsible for the development and maintenance of high blood pressure. Shedding new light on a complex area of cardiovascular medicine, the book enables readers to better treat affected patients.
Renal Parenchymal Disease
Pages 1-19
Burnier, Michel (et al.)
Atherosclerotic Renovascular Disease
Pages 21-32
Leeuw, Peter W. (et al.)
Fibromuscular Dysplasia: From a Rare Cause of Renovascular Hypertension to a More Frequent Systemic Arterial Disease
Pages 33-57
Pappaccogli, Marco (et al.)
Primary Aldosteronism
Pages 59-78
Rossi, Gian Paolo
Familial Hyperaldosteronism
Pages 79-93
Pecori, Alessio (et al.)
Monogenic Forms of Hypertension
Pages 95-107
Ceccato, Filippo (et al.)
Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma
Pages 109-125
Januszewicz, Andrzej (et al.)
Hypertension in Cushing’s Syndrome
Pages 127-139
Ceccato, Filippo (et al.)
Vascular Disease
Pages 141-148
Laurent, Stéphane
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pages 149-158
Kanarek-Kucner, Joanna (et al.)
Pages 159-166
Lorthioir, Aurélien (et al.)
Hypertension in Acromegaly
Pages 167-179
Kamenický, Peter (et al.)
Organ Damage
Pages 181-195
Agabiti Rosei, Enrico (et al.)
Secondary Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk: An Overview
Pages 197-209
Seravalle, Gino (et al.)
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