HYPERTENSION (High Blood Pressure) The British Hypertension Society classification, defines mild hypertension as existing when the BP is above 140/90 mmHg. The Cardiovascular risks associated with high BP depend on the combination of risk factors in an individual, such as age, gender, weight, physical activity, smoking, family history, serum cholesterol, diabetes mellitus and pre-existing vascular disease. Classification of Hypertension Causes of Hypertension Alcohol Obesity Pregnancy RENAL DISEASE Glomerulonephritis Renal vascular disease Polycystic kidney disease ENDOCRINE DISEASE Pheochromocytoma Cushing's syndrome Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn's syndrome) Thyrotoxicosis Acromegaly Primary hypothyroidism Liddle's syndrome Congenital adrenal hyperplasia COARCTATION OF THE AORTA DRUGS Steroids : Anabolic steroids, corticosteroid, oral contraceptive pills. Cyclosporine Beta receptor agonists Sympathomimetics (Cold remedies/ Nasal drops) NSAIDs Causes of isolat...
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