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What is the formula for mean arterial blood pressure (MAP)?
What is the formula for mean arterial blood pressure (MAP)?
- $MAP = SBP - DBP$
- $MAP = SBP + DBP$
- $MAP = 2/3 SBP + 1/3 DBP$
- $MAP = (1/3 SBP) + (2/3 DBP)$ (correct)
What is the pulse pressure when the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg?
What is the pulse pressure when the systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg and the diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg?
- 40 mm Hg (correct)
- 80 mm Hg
- 60 mm Hg
- 100 mm Hg
What is the diastolic pressure if the pulse pressure is 30 mm Hg and the systolic pressure is 140 mm Hg?
What is the diastolic pressure if the pulse pressure is 30 mm Hg and the systolic pressure is 140 mm Hg?
- 120 mm Hg
- 90 mm Hg
- 110 mm Hg (correct)
- 100 mm Hg
Historically, which blood pressure component was more emphasized as a predictor of cardiovascular events?
Historically, which blood pressure component was more emphasized as a predictor of cardiovascular events?
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What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
What is the specific cause of hypertension in the majority of cases?
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