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Secondary hypertension in the elderly poses many challenges and requires a comprehensive diagnostic and management approach. This review explores the prevalence, diagnostic strategies, and treatment modalities for secondary hypertension in elderly patients, focusing on etiologies including primary aldosteronism, renal vascular disease, renal parenchymal disease, obstructive sleep apnea, thyroid disorders, Cushing's syndrome, pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas, and drug-induced hypertension. ⋯ Collaboration among healthcare providers is essential to ensure a timely diagnosis and personalized management tailored to the unique needs of elderly patients. Further research is needed to address knowledge gaps and optimize clinical strategies for managing secondary hypertension in this population.