Brief Summary of the Grand Round:
Primary Hypertension is a significant cardiovascular disease risk factor that can be managed but
largely incurable.
However, secondary causes of hypertension including Mineralocorticoid Related Hypertension
can potentially be curable if suspected and diagnosed.
Reports reveal a prevalence of up to 10% of individuals with hypertension are Mineralocorticoid
Related hence diagnosis and management of this category of patients with hypertension is of
importance in reducing morbidity and mortality attributable to hypertension especially among
young individuals.
Where This Course Fits In:
The course is expected to draw attention to presence of a potentially curable form of
hypertension especially among relatively young individuals and the need to consider this and
other forms secondary hypertension that may present either at the primary care or specialist
clinic visit.
Learning Outcomes:
Presentation, pointers, diagnosis, investigations and management options of Mineralocorticoid
Related Hypertension
Target Audience (Who Should Attend?):
Primary care physicians, medical officers, specialists, consultants, nurses, lab scientists,
pharmacists etc.
Speakers:
1. Dr. Mabogunje Faith
2. Dr. Iyanda Matthew A, Consultant Endocrinologist