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The remaining 5â10% of cases are categorized as secondary hypertension, defined as hypertension due to an identifiable cause, such as chronic kidney disease, narrowing of the aorta or kidney arteries, or an endocrine disorder such as excess aldosterone, cortisol, or catecholamines. life expectancy.
There are several types of high blood pressure. 1  Essential hypertension has no cause that can be found. 2  Secondary hypertension occurs because of another disorder.  Drug-induced hypertension is a form of secondary hypertension caused by a response to medication.