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What is the definition of hypertension in adults?
Sustained systolic blood pressure of 140 mmHg or greater and/or a sustained diastolic blood pressure of 90 mmHg or greater
What is the most common type of hypertension?
Primary/essential hypertension
What is the definition of pulse pressure?
$ ext{Pulse pressure} = ext{Systolic pressure} - ext{Diastolic pressure}$
What is the rough definition of mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
$ ext{MAP} = ext{Diastolic pressure} + rac{ ext{Pulse pressure}}{3}$
What are some associated risk factors for primary/essential hypertension?
Smoking, obesity, lipid problems, and diabetes
Test your understanding of hypertension with this quiz. Explore the factors affecting arterial pressure, the definition of hypertension, and its potential consequences if left untreated.
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