In addition, the doctor may order an automated blood chemistry analysis to check the components listed below. An excess of calcium in the blood can result from a parathyroid gland disorder, which can cause hypertension. May indicate increased general cardiovascular risk. Creatinine Can be a signal of kidney failure, which can cause hypertension. May indicate that hypertension is caused by diabetes, a tumor of the adrenal gland, or overactive thyroid or adrenal glands.
Abnormal results can also indicate a treatment-related alteration.
Phosphates Closely linked with abnormal calcium level. Potassium May indicate a treatment-related alteration, or an excess of aldosterone. Sodium May indicate a treatment-related alteration. Urea nitrogen Can be a signal that hypertension is caused by kidney failure. Uric acid May indicate a treatment-related alteration that could aggravate a condition such as gout.