Hypertension: secondary hypertension causes


Mnemonic for Hypertension: secondary hypertension causes

CHAPS:

Cushing's syndrome
Hyperaldosteronism [aka Conn's syndrome]
Aorta coarctation
Phaeochromocytoma
Stenosis of renal arteries
· Note: only 5% of hypertension cases are secondary, rest are primary.


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