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What are the potential consequences of untreated hypertension for this patient?
What are the potential consequences of untreated hypertension for this patient?
What would be the most appropriate initial step in the treatment of this patient's high blood pressure?
What would be the most appropriate initial step in the treatment of this patient's high blood pressure?
If this patient were to develop diabetes, what treatment option would be recommended instead of diuretics?
If this patient were to develop diabetes, what treatment option would be recommended instead of diuretics?
What could happen to the heart of this patient if left untreated?
What could happen to the heart of this patient if left untreated?
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What would be the most appropriate initial therapy for the 20-year-old African American woman with hypertension in Case 1?
What would be the most appropriate initial therapy for the 20-year-old African American woman with hypertension in Case 1?
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If left untreated, what are the potential consequences of having hypertension similar to the woman in Case 1?
If left untreated, what are the potential consequences of having hypertension similar to the woman in Case 1?
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What would be the most appropriate pharmacological treatment for the 35-year-old African American man in Case 2 with essential hypertension?
What would be the most appropriate pharmacological treatment for the 35-year-old African American man in Case 2 with essential hypertension?
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Which classification of hypertension would be more appropriate for the 35-year-old African American man in Case 2 based on the provided information?
Which classification of hypertension would be more appropriate for the 35-year-old African American man in Case 2 based on the provided information?
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What are the diagnostic criteria for hypertension according to the text?
What are the diagnostic criteria for hypertension according to the text?
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What is a consequence of untreated hypertension based on the information provided?
What is a consequence of untreated hypertension based on the information provided?
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Which treatment option is recommended for hypertension in the text?
Which treatment option is recommended for hypertension in the text?
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What is a key treatment consideration for a patient with both diabetes and hypertension?
What is a key treatment consideration for a patient with both diabetes and hypertension?
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