Assessment and Management of Hypertension Patients
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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?

  • 50-55%
  • 75-80%
  • 90-95% (correct)
  • 60-65%

    • 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?

    <p>A specific underlying condition with a well-known mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the major risk factors for persistent hypertension?

    <p>Hypertensive heart disease, coronary artery disease, stroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

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