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What is the criterion for diagnosing hypertension?
What is the criterion for diagnosing hypertension?
Assessment for target organ damage is not necessary if high blood pressure is confirmed.
Assessment for target organ damage is not necessary if high blood pressure is confirmed.
False
What is the ultimate goal of therapy for hypertension?
What is the ultimate goal of therapy for hypertension?
To reduce cardiovascular and renal morbidity and mortality
Hypertension is defined as persistent elevation of either diastolic or systolic arterial blood pressure above _____ mmHg.
Hypertension is defined as persistent elevation of either diastolic or systolic arterial blood pressure above _____ mmHg.
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Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:
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Study Notes
Hypertension
- Hypertension is persistently high blood pressure.
- Defined as diastolic and/or systolic arterial blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mmHg (JNC 7).
- Severity is determined by target organ damage (eyes, heart, kidneys), not just blood pressure readings.
Congestive Heart Failure
- Not defined in the provided text.
Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Not defined in the provided text.
Learning Objectives
- Understanding case definitions of hypertension.
- Identifying the goals of hypertension therapy.
- Implementing lifestyle modifications for hypertension.
- Describing first-line and alternative drug therapies for hypertension.
Case Definition (Hypertension)
- Persistent elevation of diastolic or systolic blood pressure.
- Diagnostic cutoff: ≥ 140/90 mmHg.
Goal of Therapy
- Reduce cardiovascular and kidney-related problems and deaths (long-term goal).
- Target specific blood pressure numbers (SBP and DBP).
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Description
This quiz covers essential aspects of hypertension, including its definition, severity, and management strategies. You will learn about the diagnostic criteria, goals of treatment, and lifestyle modifications necessary for effective hypertension therapy.