Medscape InDiscussion: Secondary Hypertension

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Secondary Hypertension, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003184. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

Episodes

  1. JAN 29

    The Cushing Syndrome Conundrum: Diagnosing and Managing a Silent Driver of Hypertension

    Drs Marwah Abdalla and Lewis Blevins discuss Cushing Syndrome: Why it is frequently missed, how clinicians can screen for it, and how to manage it. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003185. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Endogenous Cushing Syndrome https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2233083-overview 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40811516/ Adrenal Hypercortisolism: A Closer Look at Screening, Diagnosis, and Important Considerations of Different Testing Modalities https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31069279/ Diagnostic Testing of Autonomous Cortisol Secretion in Adrenal Incidentalomas https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33032259/ Physiology, Renin Angiotensin System https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470410/ Dexamethasone Suppression Test https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542317/ A New Clinical Model to Estimate the Pre-Test Probability of Cushing's Syndrome: The Cushing Score https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34675882/ Late-night Salivary Cortisol and Cortisone Should Be the Initial Screening Test for Cushing's Syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35671282/ Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion: Pathophysiology, Comorbidities and Management Approaches https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38649778/ SUN-451 Adrenalectomy Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Patients With Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion: Results of a RCT https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12543531/ Pheochromocytoma https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124059-overview Fleischner Society Guideline Recommendations for Incidentally Detected Pulmonary Nodules and the Probability of Lung Cancer https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36049538/ Approach to Patients With Pseudo-Cushing's States https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31846432/ Metabolic Syndrome https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459248/

    24 min
  2. JAN 29

    The Missed Diagnosis: Rethinking Secondary Hypertension in 2026

    Drs Marwah Abdalla and Sandra J. Taler discuss practical workups in a busy practice when you suspect Secondary Hypertension, including clues from history, exam, and labs. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003184. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Secondary Hypertension https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK544305/ Approach to the Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension in Adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34728882/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Related Hypertension: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Management Strategy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39210083/ Primary Aldosteronism https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/127080-overview Pheochromocytoma https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124059-overview Herbal Products That May Contribute to Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23271526/ The Effects of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21646872/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/289350-overview Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Medications and Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37991787/ Mechanisms Underlying Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Receptor Inhibition-Induced Hypertension: The HYPAZ Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33775123/ Investigation of the Mechanism of Hypertension Caused by BTKi in the Treatment of Hematologic Diseases https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40453665/ Mallampati Score https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585119/ Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2 (MEN2) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/123447-overview Evaluation and Management of Secondary Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35227430/ Guidelines for the Management of Hypertension in CKD Patients: Where Do We Stand in 2024? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39583143/ Flash Pulmonary Edema: Pickering Syndrome Due to Bilateral Renal Artery Stenosis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35929077/

    25 min

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Listen to Medscape InDiscussion: Secondary Hypertension, a podcast series where thought leaders and clinical experts share their diverse insights and practical ideas for optimizing patient care. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003184. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.