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Description of disease:

Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension is a disease of the circulatory system which is marked by periodical high arterial blood pressure. Contrary to the primary hypertension, the causes of the secondary arterial hypertension are well known - it is a result of endocrine glands disease.

Probable causes:
- diseases of kidneys
- diasease of endocrine glands
- neurological disorders
- severe stress e.g. before the surgery
- pregnancy
- some drugs
- toxic substances such as: amphetamine, cocaine, metals
- hypervolemia
- coarctation of the aorta
- sleep apnea syndrome

Secondary arterial hypertension prevention includes loosing excess weight, giving up smoking, reducing consumption of alcohol and salt, diet rich in potassium and regular physical exercises.

Symptoms:


dizziness
ear buzzing
headache
high arterial pressure



Research:


Albominuria
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Blood cell count
Cholesterol level
Clinical trial
Echocardiography
Electrocardiography (EKG)
Fundus of the eye investigation
Hormonal testing
Urine analysis
X-ray examination of the chest



Doctors :


Cardiologist





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Bibliography: http://www.gfmer.ch/TMCAM/Hypertension/Primary_secondary_prevention_arterial_hypertension.htm

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