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Hypertension

Hypertension (HTN or HT), also known as high blood pressure (HBP), is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. High blood pressure typically does not cause symptoms. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause

Aortic insufficiency

Cerebral infarction

Dissecting aneurysm of the ascending aorta or arch

Enlarged pulmonary veins

Large aortic arch

Large ascending aorta

Perinephric hematoma

May Be Caused by

Common: Adrenal carcinoma; Adrenocortical adenoma; Adrenogenital syndrome; Chronic pyelonephritis; Cushing syndrome; Essential hypertension; Fibromuscular hyperplasia; Glomerulonephritis; Page kidney; Perirenal hematoma; Pheochromocytoma; Polycystic kidney disease; Primary hyperaldosteronism; Renal agenesis; Renal artery stenosis; Renal hypoplasia; Renal tumor
Uncommon: Acromegaly; Coarctation of aorta; Coronary artery disease - hyperlipidemia - hypertension - diabetes - osteoporosis; Cushing disease; Estrogen-containing oral contraceptives; Hyperphosphatasia; Hypertensive heart disease; Hyperthyroidism; Neurogenic hypertension; Pharmacologic hypertension; Polyarteritis nodosa; Psychogenic hypertension; Riley-Day syndrome; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Tachycardia - hypertension - microphthalmos - hyperglycinuria