Question 220 · LEK · Secondary hypertension
Which of the following disorders are causes of secondary arterial hypertension:
1) primary hyperaldosteronism;
2) renal artery stenosis;
3) obstructive sleep apnea;
4) hypo- or hyperthyroidism;
5) acromegaly;
6) coarctation of the aorta.
The correct answer is:
2) renal artery stenosis;
3) obstructive sleep apnea;
4) hypo- or hyperthyroidism;
5) acromegaly;
6) coarctation of the aorta.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2,4.
- B. 1,2,6.
- C. 1,2,4,5.
- D. 1,2,4,5,6.
- E. all the above.
Hint
Go through each endocrine, renal, vascular and sleep-related condition and ask whether it can raise blood pressure secondarily.
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