5 Questions
What is the definition of hypertension in adults?
Sustained systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater
What is the most common type of hypertension?
Primary/essential hypertension
What is the difference between diastolic and systolic pressures called?
Pulse pressure
How is mean arterial pressure roughly defined?
Sum of the diastolic pressure plus one-third the pulse pressure
What are some factors often associated with primary/essential hypertension?
Smoking, obesity, lipid problems, and diabetes
Test your knowledge of hypertension with this quiz covering the fundamentals of elevated arterial pressure, its causes, and risk factors.
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