10 Questions
What percentage of adult cases of hypertension are classified as primary or essential hypertension?
90-95%
What is the recommended first step in managing hypertension according to most guidelines?
Lifestyle modification
Which of the following tests is NOT mentioned in the text as part of the initial evaluation for hypertension?
Renal ultrasound
What is the purpose of obtaining additional studies in individuals with suspected secondary hypertension or evidence of target-organ disease?
All of the above
What percentage of adult cases of hypertension are classified as secondary hypertension?
2-10%
According to the 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines, what is the systolic blood pressure range for stage 1 hypertension?
130 - 139 mm Hg
What is the diastolic blood pressure range for elevated blood pressure according to the ACC/AHA guidelines?
Less than 80 mm Hg
Which organization defines hypertension at a higher blood pressure threshold than the ACC/AHA guidelines?
International Society of Hypertension (ISH) and European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
What is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States according to the text?
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Which of the following is NOT a major risk factor associated with hypertension?
Obesity
Test your knowledge on the different levels of high blood pressure defined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines. Learn about the thresholds for elevated BP and stage 1 hypertension, and understand the impact of hypertension as a primary diagnosis in the United States.
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