Secondary Hypertension in Young Adults

Patients in their 30s had higher rates of secondary hypertension than did younger adults, which highlights potential gaps in screening recommendations.

The prevalence of secondary causes of hypertension varies depending on the studied population. Data suggest that 10% of adults with hypertension have secondary causes, although this percentage likely is an underestimate. Current American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines recommend screening for secondary causes of hypertension in patients who are younger than 30 (NEJM JW Gen Med Dec 15 2017 and J Am Coll Cardiol 2018; 71:127). In this cross-sectional study, investigators aimed to characterize the prevalence of secondary causes in 2000 young adults (age, 18–40) with confirmed hypertension who were seen in French hypertension referral centers.

Key findings were as follows:

Secondary hypertension was noted in 30% of pat…

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Jennifer L. Cluett, MD

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Grant/Research SupportAmerican Heart Association; NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Editorial BoardsHypertension

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Heart Association (President of the Greater Boston Board of Directors)

Jennifer L. Cluett, MD

Disclosures

Grant/Research SupportAmerican Heart Association; NIH/National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; NIH/National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

Editorial BoardsHypertension

Leadership Positions in Professional SocietiesAmerican Heart Association (President of the Greater Boston Board of Directors)

Secondary Hypertension in Young Adults

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