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What is the residual pressure exerted on the arteries as the heart relaxes between beats?
What is the residual pressure exerted on the arteries as the heart relaxes between beats?
- Diastolic pressure (correct)
- Mean arterial pressure
- Pulse pressure
- Systolic pressure
What percentage of hypertension cases is classified as primary/essential/idiopathic hypertension?
What percentage of hypertension cases is classified as primary/essential/idiopathic hypertension?
- 60%
- 80%
- 95% (correct)
- 70%
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for hypertension?
- Age
- Genetic factors
- High level of salt diet (correct)
- Gender
What is the most common cause of renovascular hypertension?
What is the most common cause of renovascular hypertension?
In secondary hypertension due to pheochromocytoma, what lab test is likely to show increased levels?
In secondary hypertension due to pheochromocytoma, what lab test is likely to show increased levels?
What is the main clinical importance of diagnosing hypertension?
What is the main clinical importance of diagnosing hypertension?
Which organ is commonly affected by systemic hypertension?
Which organ is commonly affected by systemic hypertension?
What is the measure of diastolic pressure in the diagnosis of hypertension?
What is the measure of diastolic pressure in the diagnosis of hypertension?
Why is hypertension often referred to as the 'Silent Killer'?
Why is hypertension often referred to as the 'Silent Killer'?
Which disorder is considered a group of conditions caused by high blood pressure?
Which disorder is considered a group of conditions caused by high blood pressure?
