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Secondary Hypertension

Article Last Updated: 15 October 2025

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Secondary Hypertension

Secondary hypertension is high blood pressure (hypertension) caused by an identifiable underlying condition such as kidney disease, endocrine disorders, obstructive sleep apnoea, or medication use, and this article covers its causes, and when to suspect it.

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