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secondary hypertension

/ˈsɛkəndəri ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/

Traducción: Tipo de presión arterial elevada causada por una enfermedad subyacente, como enfermedad renal, trastornos hormonales o el uso de ciertos medicamentos, y no por una causa primaria independiente.

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/ˈsɛkəndəri ˌhaɪpərˈtɛnʃən/C1formalmedical
  • esTipo de presión arterial elevada causada por una enfermedad subyacente, como enfermedad renal, trastornos hormonales o el uso de ciertos medicamentos, y no por una causa primaria independiente.

A type of high blood pressure caused by an underlying medical condition, such as kidney disease, hormonal disorders, or certain medications, rather than occurring on its own.

  1. Medical conditionC1formal

    High blood pressure caused by an underlying condition, such as kidney disease, adrenal gland tumors, or certain medications.

    esHipertensión secundaria

    • The patient was diagnosed with secondary hypertension due to a kidney disorder.
    • Doctors treat secondary hypertension by addressing the underlying cause.
    • Secondary hypertension often appears suddenly and causes higher blood pressure than primary hypertension.