3 Questions
According to SIGN (2017), when should antihypertensive drug treatment be considered for patients aged under 60 years with stage 1 hypertension?
When their estimated 10 year cardiovascular risk is below 10%
What is the definition of severe hypertension according to the text?
A clinic systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg or higher, or a clinic diastolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg or higher
When should antihypertensive drug treatment be offered according to SIGN (2017)?
To patients with a sustained clinic systolic blood pressure over 140 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure over 90 mmHg regardless of age
Is it time to start antihypertensive drug treatment for stage 1 hypertension? Take this quiz to learn about the recommended approach for patients under 80 years old with target-organ damage. Test your knowledge on blood pressure ranges, drug options, and more, and gain valuable insights to help manage your patients' hypertension effectively.
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