Case Report

Secondary Arterial Hypertension Linked to Freon Exposure

Authors: VICTORIA M. VOGE MD, MPH

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Freons are generally considered to be minimally toxic. There are no reports in the literature of Freons causing secondary arterial hypertension. We report two cases of acute, massive Freon exposure that preceded secondary arterial hypertension. We hypothesize that the arterial hypertension was precipitated by renal proximal tubular damage, although several other mechanisms are possible.

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