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What is the recommended office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged 18 to 79 years?
What is the recommended office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged 18 to 79 years?
At what BP level should drug treatment be initiated in adult patients with a history of predominantly CAD?
At what BP level should drug treatment be initiated in adult patients with a history of predominantly CAD?
What is the office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged ≥80 years?
What is the office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged ≥80 years?
Which grade of hypertension requires drug treatment initiation if BP is not controlled?
Which grade of hypertension requires drug treatment initiation if BP is not controlled?
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Which patient group requires individualized office SBP and DBP thresholds for drug treatment initiation?
Which patient group requires individualized office SBP and DBP thresholds for drug treatment initiation?
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In patients ≥80 years, what lower SBP threshold range may be considered for initiation of drug treatment?
In patients ≥80 years, what lower SBP threshold range may be considered for initiation of drug treatment?
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For which age group is the initiation of drug treatment recommended at an SBP of 160 mmHg?
For which age group is the initiation of drug treatment recommended at an SBP of 160 mmHg?
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Which BP range indicates Grade 2 Hypertension?
Which BP range indicates Grade 2 Hypertension?
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What is the blood pressure range for Grade 1 Hypertension?
What is the blood pressure range for Grade 1 Hypertension?
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What is a recommended intervention to avoid ambulatory BP increases and improve CV health outcome for smokers?
What is a recommended intervention to avoid ambulatory BP increases and improve CV health outcome for smokers?
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Which lifestyle intervention may help lower BP and reduce total CV risk?
Which lifestyle intervention may help lower BP and reduce total CV risk?
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What volume of regular beer might be equivalent to a 'drink' as mentioned in the literature?
What volume of regular beer might be equivalent to a 'drink' as mentioned in the literature?
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What type of patients usually require antihypertensive drug treatment alongside lifestyle interventions?
What type of patients usually require antihypertensive drug treatment alongside lifestyle interventions?
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What is the average reduction in office SBP that has been shown to substantially reduce major CV events in hypertensive patients?
What is the average reduction in office SBP that has been shown to substantially reduce major CV events in hypertensive patients?
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Which lifestyle intervention is suggested for stress reduction and may be considered to lower blood pressure?
Which lifestyle intervention is suggested for stress reduction and may be considered to lower blood pressure?
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What lifestyle intervention has been shown to reduce premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with arterial hypertension?
What lifestyle intervention has been shown to reduce premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with arterial hypertension?
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Which of the following dietary components has less robust clinical trial evidence supporting its ability to lower blood pressure?
Which of the following dietary components has less robust clinical trial evidence supporting its ability to lower blood pressure?
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In the context of nonpharmacological interventions for hypertension, what is the most important factor in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality?
In the context of nonpharmacological interventions for hypertension, what is the most important factor in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality?
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Which lifestyle intervention is specifically mentioned as being effective in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality alongside the DASH diet?
Which lifestyle intervention is specifically mentioned as being effective in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality alongside the DASH diet?
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Which lifestyle measure is highlighted as important beyond just blood pressure control?
Which lifestyle measure is highlighted as important beyond just blood pressure control?
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Among the listed lifestyle interventions, which one has the least persuasive clinical trial experience supporting its effect on lowering blood pressure?
Among the listed lifestyle interventions, which one has the least persuasive clinical trial experience supporting its effect on lowering blood pressure?
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What is identified as the Achilles' heel of treatment strategies that involve nonpharmacological interventions for arterial hypertension?
What is identified as the Achilles' heel of treatment strategies that involve nonpharmacological interventions for arterial hypertension?
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According to the guidelines, what action should physicians take after prescribing lifestyle changes to hypertensive patients?
According to the guidelines, what action should physicians take after prescribing lifestyle changes to hypertensive patients?
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How effective were low-caloric diets in reducing blood pressure based on a network meta-analysis mentioned in the text?
How effective were low-caloric diets in reducing blood pressure based on a network meta-analysis mentioned in the text?
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In patients with hypertension, what ranked first among all lifestyle interventions for lowering both SBP and DBP?
In patients with hypertension, what ranked first among all lifestyle interventions for lowering both SBP and DBP?
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What is one reason why lifestyle measures for hypertension management may have low persistence?
What is one reason why lifestyle measures for hypertension management may have low persistence?
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Why is it important for physicians to establish a follow-up program for hypertensive patients after prescribing lifestyle changes?
Why is it important for physicians to establish a follow-up program for hypertensive patients after prescribing lifestyle changes?
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