Algorithm for the Management of Secondary Hypertension

This algorithm identifies the most probable causes of secondary hypertension, including obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, parenchymal renal disease, renal artery stenosis, primary hyperaldosteronism, pheochromocytoma, thyroid dysfunction, coarctation of the aorta, and Cushing’s syndrome. For each potential etiology, it presents the most likely signs and symptoms, along with the diagnostic approach