Question 475 · LEK · Secondary hypertension
Secondary arterial hypertension is suspected in the following situations:
1) sudden-onset hypertension in an individual <40 years of age;
2) coexisting hyperlipidaemia;
3) vascular murmur heard on abdominal examination;
4) family history of arterial hypertension.
The correct answer is:
2) coexisting hyperlipidaemia;
3) vascular murmur heard on abdominal examination;
4) family history of arterial hypertension.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3.
- C. 2,3.
- D. 2,4.
- E. 3,4.
Hint
Separate features typical of essential hypertension from clinical clues pointing to an identifiable underlying cause.
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