Endocrine Gland Hormones  Condition that causes Secondary Hypertension
Thyroid. Thyroid hormone Both Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism can cause secondary HTN
Parathyroids Parathyroid hormone Hyperparathyroidism
Adrenals -Aldosterone
-Glucocorticoids
-Catecholamines (E, NE)
-Hyperaldosteronism (Conns’)
-Hypercortisolism (Cushing’s)
-Pheochromocytoma
Pancreas Insulin resistance -Diabetes causes kidney damage > HTN
 Kidneys Erythropoietin Erythropoietin-induced HTN. This is common in patients getting EPO.

 

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