Abstract
Several forms of secondary hypertension carry a high risk of cardiac morbidity and mortality. Evaluation of cardiac phenotypes in secondary hypertension provides a unique opportunity to study underlying hormonal and biochemical mechanisms affecting the heart. We review the characteristics of cardiac dysfunction in different forms of secondary hypertension and clarify the mechanisms behind the higher prevalence of heart damage in these patients than in those with primary hypertension. Attention to the specific clinical/biochemical phenotypes of these conditions may assist clinicians to screen for and confirm secondary forms of hypertension. Thereby, early signs of heart damage can be recognized and monitored, allowing individualized treatment to delay or prevent evolution toward more advanced disease. (C) 2022 by the American College of Cardiology Foundation.
Item Type: | Journal article |
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Faculties: | Medicine |
Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medicine and health |
ISSN: | 0735-1097 |
Language: | English |
Item ID: | 115402 |
Date Deposited: | 02. Apr 2024, 08:13 |
Last Modified: | 02. Apr 2024, 08:13 |
DFG: | Gefördert durch die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - 314061271 |