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Which of the following drug classes is considered a first-line choice for the treatment of hypertension according to the NICE ACD rule?
Which of the following drug classes is considered a first-line choice for the treatment of hypertension according to the NICE ACD rule?
What is a significant characteristic of hypertension described in the text?
What is a significant characteristic of hypertension described in the text?
Which of the following drug classes is not commonly used in the treatment of heart failure?
Which of the following drug classes is not commonly used in the treatment of heart failure?
What is the main reason for heart failure according to the text?
What is the main reason for heart failure according to the text?
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Among the listed drug classes, which one directly influences smooth muscle contraction mechanisms?
Among the listed drug classes, which one directly influences smooth muscle contraction mechanisms?
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How does hypertension compare to cancer in terms of mortality according to the text?
How does hypertension compare to cancer in terms of mortality according to the text?
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What percentage of hypertension cases fall under 'Primary Hypertension'?
What percentage of hypertension cases fall under 'Primary Hypertension'?
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Which endocrine disease is NOT listed as a cause of 'Secondary Hypertension'?
Which endocrine disease is NOT listed as a cause of 'Secondary Hypertension'?
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What is the risk associated with increasing Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) by 10 mmHg?
What is the risk associated with increasing Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) by 10 mmHg?
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What was the average follow-up period for patients in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' intervention trial?
What was the average follow-up period for patients in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' intervention trial?
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Which factor was shown to have the lowest incidence of major cardiovascular events in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' trial?
Which factor was shown to have the lowest incidence of major cardiovascular events in the 'Hypertension Optimal Treatment, 1998' trial?
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Which disease is associated with a tumor of the adrenal medulla?
Which disease is associated with a tumor of the adrenal medulla?
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