Impact of Different Diets on Blood Pressure
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What is the recommended office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged 18 to 79 years?

  • 150 mmHg
  • 160 mmHg
  • 130 mmHg
  • 140 mmHg (correct)

At what BP level should drug treatment be initiated in adult patients with a history of predominantly CAD?

  • SBP < 130 mmHg (correct)
  • DBP < 80 mmHg
  • SBP = 140 mmHg
  • DBP = 80 mmHg

What is the office SBP threshold for initiation of drug treatment in patients aged ≥80 years?

  • 150 mmHg
  • 160 mmHg (correct)
  • 140 mmHg
  • 170 mmHg

Which grade of hypertension requires drug treatment initiation if BP is not controlled?

<p>Grade 3 (BP ≥180/110) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which patient group requires individualized office SBP and DBP thresholds for drug treatment initiation?

<p>Frail patients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients ≥80 years, what lower SBP threshold range may be considered for initiation of drug treatment?

<p>140 – 159 mmHg (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which age group is the initiation of drug treatment recommended at an SBP of 160 mmHg?

<p>&lt;80 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which BP range indicates Grade 2 Hypertension?

<p>160–179/100–109 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the blood pressure range for Grade 1 Hypertension?

<p>140-159/90-99 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended intervention to avoid ambulatory BP increases and improve CV health outcome for smokers?

<p>Smoking cessation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle intervention may help lower BP and reduce total CV risk?

<p>Mindfulness-based exercise (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What volume of regular beer might be equivalent to a 'drink' as mentioned in the literature?

<p>350 ml (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of patients usually require antihypertensive drug treatment alongside lifestyle interventions?

<p>Most patients with hypertension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average reduction in office SBP that has been shown to substantially reduce major CV events in hypertensive patients?

<p>$7$ mmHg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle intervention is suggested for stress reduction and may be considered to lower blood pressure?

<p>Meditation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What lifestyle intervention has been shown to reduce premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in patients with arterial hypertension?

<p>Regular physical activity and structured exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dietary components has less robust clinical trial evidence supporting its ability to lower blood pressure?

<p>Fruits and vegetables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of nonpharmacological interventions for hypertension, what is the most important factor in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality?

<p>Engaging in regular physical activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle intervention is specifically mentioned as being effective in reducing premature cardiovascular morbidity and mortality alongside the DASH diet?

<p>Salt reduction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle measure is highlighted as important beyond just blood pressure control?

<p>Smoking cessation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Among the listed lifestyle interventions, which one has the least persuasive clinical trial experience supporting its effect on lowering blood pressure?

<p>Moderation of alcohol consumption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as the Achilles' heel of treatment strategies that involve nonpharmacological interventions for arterial hypertension?

<p>Low persistence of prescribed measures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the guidelines, what action should physicians take after prescribing lifestyle changes to hypertensive patients?

<p>Establish a follow-up program to monitor adherence and goal achievement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How effective were low-caloric diets in reducing blood pressure based on a network meta-analysis mentioned in the text?

<p>6.5 mmHg reduction in SBP and 4.6 mmHg reduction in DBP (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patients with hypertension, what ranked first among all lifestyle interventions for lowering both SBP and DBP?

<p>Low-caloric diet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why lifestyle measures for hypertension management may have low persistence?

<p>Interference with working or home habits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for physicians to establish a follow-up program for hypertensive patients after prescribing lifestyle changes?

<p>To monitor adherence to prescribed measures and goal achievement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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