medical mnemonics

Secondary Hypertension Mnemonic

2009 December 12

95% of hypertension is primary (idiopathic). 5% is secondary and causes include CHAPS:

Cushing’s syndrome

Hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome)

Aortic coarctation

Pheochromocytoma

Stenosis of the renal arteries

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