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.

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Medscape

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jan 2026

Latest episode

28 May 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2026

   How Renal Denervation for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension Should be Implemented in a Multidisciplinary Framework

   Drs Marwah Abdalla, Herbert Aronow, and Syed Ahsan discuss resistant hypertension, candidacy for renal denervation, and what procedural safety and follow-up look like in real-world practice. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003189. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Secondary Hypertension: Evaluation and Management https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37115960/ Renal Sympathetic Denervation for Hypertension: Outside-In and Inside-Out https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32563528/ 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/ SCAI Position Statement on Renal Denervation for Hypertension: Patient Selection, Operator Competence, Training and Techniques, and Organizational Recommendations https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39129887/ Primary Aldosteronism https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/127080-overview Long-Term Outcomes After Catheter-Based Renal Artery Denervation for Resistant Hypertension: Final Follow-Up of the Randomised SYMPLICITY HTN-3 Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36130612/ Predicting Renal Denervation Response in Resistant High Blood Pressure by Arterial Stiffness Assessment: A Systematic Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36013092/ Effects of Renal Denervation on Kidney Function and Long-Term Outcomes: 3-Year Follow-Up From the Global SYMPLICITY Registry https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30907413/ Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring to Diagnose and Manage Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33390042/ Renal Denervation After USA FDA Approval: An Update From an Interventional Cardiologist's Perspective https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40429549/ Early Feasibility Study of "HyperQureTM RDN System", Laparoscopic Renal Denervation Therapy, in Patients With Resistant Hypertension https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06526858 Zilebesiran, an RNA Interference Therapeutic Agent for Hypertension https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37467498/

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Secondary Hypertension and Pregnancy: From Preconception to Postpartum Cardio-Obstetric Care

   Drs Marwah Abdalla and Kara K. Hoppe discuss hypertension and pregnancy, including preconception counseling, postpartum management, and long-term cardiovascular health. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003188. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Secondary Hypertension: Evaluation and Management https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37115960/ Hypertension and Pregnancy https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/261435-overview Pharmacotherapeutic Options for the Treatment of Hypertension in Pregnancy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39225514/ Effect of Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure on Diagnosis of Hypertension During Higher-Risk Pregnancy: The BUMP 1 Randomized Clinical Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35503346/ Development of Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women With White-Coat Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37792010/ White Coat Hypertension in Pregnancy: The Challenge of Combining Inconsistent Data https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32520624/ Assisted Reproductive Technology and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34182957/ Antenatal Fetal Surveillance https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537123/ ACOG Committee Opinion No. 743: Low-Dose Aspirin Use During Pregnancy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29939940/ 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/ Management of Postpartum Preeclampsia and Hypertensive Disorders (MOPP): Postpartum Tight vs Standard Blood Pressure Control https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39983612/ Clinical Outcomes Associated With a Remote Postpartum Hypertension Monitoring Program https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38954821/ Safety and Risks of Antihypertensive Medications During Breastfeeding: A Review of Current Guidelines https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40507483/ Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit https://www.acc.org/membership/sections-and-councils/reproductive-health-and-cardio-obstetrics-member-section/activities-and-resources/hypertension-in-pregnancy Evaluation of Outcomes and Risk Factors for Recurrent Preeclampsia in a Subsequent Pregnancy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39331054/ Motivational Interviewing Intervention for the Management of Hypertension: A Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39902088/ Life's Essential 8: Updating and Enhancing the American Heart Association's Construct of Cardiovascular Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766027/ Exploring Various Models of Health Coaching for Improving Blood Pressure Control Among Patients With Hypertension Attending Primary Health Care Settings: A Scoping Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40093924/

3. 

   31 Mar 2026

   Secondary Hypertension and Sleep Apnea: Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

   Drs Marwah Abdalla and Susan Redline discuss when to suspect sleep apnea; how to approach screening, diagnosis, and treatment; and how it fits into hypertension management. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003187. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals. Resources Secondary Hypertension: Evaluation and Management https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37115960/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea-Related Hypertension: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Management Strategy https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39210083/ Racial/Ethnic Differences in Sleep Disturbances: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25409106/ Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Hispanic/Latino Individuals of Diverse Backgrounds. The Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24392863/ Comorbid Insomnia and Sleep Apnea: From Research to Clinical Practice https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40258387/ Performance of Four Screening Tools for Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Patients With Insomnia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40060365/ Life's Essential 8: Updating and Enhancing the American Heart Association's Construct of Cardiovascular Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35766027/ Respiratory Event Index Underestimates Severity of Sleep Apnea Compared to Apnea-Hypopnea Index https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38264141/ Clinical Study of Two Mandibular Advancement Devices in the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39696299/ Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39401661/ Obstructive Sleep Apnea Endophenotypes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40292204/ Detection of Sleep Apnea Using Wearable AI: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39255014/ Technologies for Sleep Monitoring at Home: Wearables and Nearables https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37519880/

4. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Screening and Management of Primary Aldosteronism: Closing the Gap in Hypertension Care

   Drs Marwah Abdalla and Vivek Bhalla discuss the screening, management, and future of primary aldosteronism — a common cause of secondary hypertension. Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/1003186. 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/ Primary Aldosteronism https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/127080-overview The Unrecognized Prevalence of Primary Aldosteronism: A Cross-Sectional Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32449886/ 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/ Expanding the Search for Primary Aldosteronism in Clinical Settings https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40811492/ Primary Hyperaldosteronism in Hypertension https://www.escardio.org/Councils/Council-for-Cardiology-Practice-(CCP)/Cardiopractice/primary-hyperaldosteronism-in-hypertension Primary Aldosteronism: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40658480/ Primary Aldosteronism and the Role of Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists for the Heart and Kidneys https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36375469/ The Effect of Spironolactone on Morbidity and Mortality in Patients With Severe Heart Failure. Randomized Aldactone Evaluation Study Investigators https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10471456/ Cardiometabolic Outcomes and Mortality in Medically Treated Primary Aldosteronism: A Retrospective Cohort Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29129576/ Aldosterone Synthase Inhibitors for Cardiorenal Protection: Ready for Prime Time? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39557029/

5. 

   29 Jan 2026

   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/

6. 

   29 Jan 2026

   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/

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