Anti-Hypertensive Drugs and Cardiovascular Diseases Quiz
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Which of the following is a known cause of secondary hypertension?

  • Hereditary factors
  • Diastolic hypertension
  • Ischemic heart Disease
  • Left ventricular hypertrophy (correct)
  • What percentage of the total cases of hypertension does essential or primary hypertension constitute?

  • 50-60%
  • 80-90% (correct)
  • 90-95%
  • 70-80%
  • What is the main objective of treatment for secondary hypertension?

  • To reduce excessive morbidity and mortality (correct)
  • To prevent Ischemic heart Disease
  • To control diastolic hypertension
  • To address hereditary factors
  • What percentage of premature deaths in the US are attributed to cardiovascular diseases?

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is characterized by diastolic hypertension whose cause is unknown in about 85% of the cases?

    <p>Essential or primary hypertension</p> Signup and view all the answers

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