12 Questions
What percentage of adults does hypertension affect?
20-30%
What is the most common preventable disease in the developed world?
Hypertension
What is the identifiable cause of secondary hypertension?
Renal disease
How is hypertension diagnosed?
With multiple blood pressure measurements over time
What does treatment of hypertension depend on?
Cause
Which of the following is NOT a medical management option for hypertension?
Insulin injections
What are some complications of untreated hypertension?
Heart failure and stroke
Which of the following may contribute to primary hypertension?
High alcohol intake
What does white coat hypertension refer to?
Elevated blood pressure in a healthcare setting
Why is blood pressure cuff size important for accurate measurement?
It affects the accuracy of the reading
Which type of hypertension has no known cause?
Primary/essential hypertension
What is the most common cause of secondary hypertension?
Renal disease
Study Notes
- Hypertension affects 20-30% of adults and is defined as persistently raised blood pressure.
- Primary/essential hypertension has no known cause and is the most common preventable disease in the developed world.
- Secondary hypertension has an identifiable cause, such as renal disease or pregnancy.
- Diagnosis requires multiple blood pressure measurements over time.
- Treatment depends on the cause and can include lifestyle changes and medication.
- Medical management options include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin two receptor blockers, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics.
- Complications of untreated hypertension can include heart failure, stroke, coronary artery disease, renal failure, and peripheral vascular disease.
- Obesity, alcohol, salt intake, stress, and insulin resistance may contribute to primary hypertension.
- White coat hypertension refers to elevated blood pressure in a healthcare setting.
- Blood pressure cuff size is important for accurate measurement.
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