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65 y/o African American male with a history of obesity and poor diet (high sodium, low F/Vs) with recent stroke
Urinalysis reveals proteinuria. Dx? |
primary or secondary HTN induced CAD
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60 y/o male pt presents with has severe HTN that is newly resistant to BP medications. serum creatinine is slightly elevated; low potassium consistent with increased AGII and aldosterone levels.
what are you thinking? |
renal artery stenosis due to artherosclerosis
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pt presents with unusually high HTN. blood tests reveal low blood potassium levels. dx?
what may be the cause? |
secondary HTN due to primary hyperaldosteronism, caused by an adenoma (90% of the time)
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