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What is the definition of hypertension in adults?
What is the definition of hypertension in adults?
- Sustained systolic blood pressure of 130 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 85 mmHg or greater
- Sustained systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater (correct)
- Sustained systolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 80 mmHg or greater
- Sustained systolic blood pressure of 150 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 95 mmHg or greater
What is the most common type of hypertension?
What is the most common type of hypertension?
- Resistant hypertension
- Malignant hypertension
- Primary/essential hypertension (correct)
- Secondary hypertension
What is the difference between diastolic and systolic pressures called?
What is the difference between diastolic and systolic pressures called?
- $rac{2}{3}$ pulse pressure
- Mean arterial pressure
- Pulse pressure (correct)
- $rac{1}{3}$ pulse pressure
How is mean arterial pressure roughly defined?
How is mean arterial pressure roughly defined?
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What are some factors often associated with primary/essential hypertension?
What are some factors often associated with primary/essential hypertension?
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