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ea0041ep217 | Cardiovascular Endocrinology and Lipid Metabolism | ECE2016

Hypertension in young patients: at what age should we explore?

Tougorti Molka , Chaker Fatma , Yazidi Mariem , Cherif Ines , Chihaoui Malika , Rejeb Ons , Slimane Hedia

Introduction: Secondary high blood pressure is commonly diagnosed in young patients. In recent years, hypertension is increasing as well as the other components of metabolic syndrome such as obesity. The aim of this study was to determine the etiology of hypertension in patients aged <40 years old admitted in an endocrinology department.Materials and methods: It was a retrospective study including 55 patients <40 years old hospitalized at the end...