5 Questions
Which of the following is a known cause of secondary hypertension?
Left ventricular hypertrophy
What percentage of the total cases of hypertension does essential or primary hypertension constitute?
80-90%
What is the main objective of treatment for secondary hypertension?
To reduce excessive morbidity and mortality
What percentage of premature deaths in the US are attributed to cardiovascular diseases?
50%
Which disease is characterized by diastolic hypertension whose cause is unknown in about 85% of the cases?
Essential or primary hypertension
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