Precipitants-hypertensive crises
- Progression of essential HTN ± medical noncompliance (espec clonidine) or ∆ in diet
- Progression of renovascular disease; acute glomerulonephritis; scleroderma; preeclampsia
- Endocrine: pheochromocytoma, Cushing’s
- Sympathomimetics: cocaine, amphetamines, MAO inhibitors + foods rich in tyramine