27th May 2025

A health-conscious 42-year-old man is diagnosed with secondary hypertension resistant to 3 agents.

A health-conscious 42-year-old man is diagnosed with secondary hypertension resistant to 3 agents. He is very active, running marathons regularly, and asks you what has caused his hypertension. His blood & urine tests were normal, but he had an abnormal scan. What is the most likely cause of secondary hypertension in this middle-aged adult?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.