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What is the definition of systolic blood pressure?
What is the definition of systolic blood pressure?
- The pressure created by pumping blood from the heart into the arteries (correct)
- A specific underlying condition with a well-known mechanism
- A chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure
- The pressure created by the resting of the heart between heartbeats
What percentage of hypertension is classified as essential hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension is classified as essential hypertension?
- 50-55%
- 75-80%
- 90-95% (correct)
- 60-65%
How is essential hypertension defined by some authorities?
How is essential hypertension defined by some authorities?
- A chronic disease characterized by elevation of blood pressure
- Hypertension with no known explanation (correct)
- Hypertension due to overconsumption of sodium and underconsumption of potassium
- A result of a specific underlying condition
What is secondary hypertension?
What is secondary hypertension?
What are the major risk factors for persistent hypertension?
What are the major risk factors for persistent hypertension?
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