Risk Stratification in Arterial Hypertension Management

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Why is risk stratification particularly important in individuals with high-normal BP or grade 1 hypertension?

To determine whether drug treatment is necessary in these patients (correct)

To decide on the type of exercise regimen for these patients

To assess the patients' family medical history

To classify patients based on socio-economic status

What is recommended for patients with grade 2 and 3 hypertension regardless of their cardiovascular risk level?

Immediate drug treatment (correct)

Regular monitoring without any drug treatment

Alternative medicine approaches

Lifestyle modifications only

What is a common disadvantage of using approaches to cardiovascular risk quantification?

Providing accurate risk estimations for all age groups

Overestimating the risk in younger adults

Focusing solely on one risk factor

Underestimating the risk in younger adults (correct)

Why do many older men tend to be considered at high risk according to the text?

Because they are more likely to have multiple risk factors Signup and view all the answers

Why does the SCORE2 system not provide risk estimations for adult women and men younger than 40 years according to the text?

Because young adults are considered low risk regardless of factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for stratifying overall risk in all patients according to the text?

To inform decision-making regarding BP-lowering drug treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence of ARVD in patients with mild hypertension?

1% Signup and view all the answers

Which group of hypertensive patients has the highest prevalence of ARVD?

Patients with resistant hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the first-line antihypertensive option for ARVD?

ACE inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

When is renal artery stenting beneficial for ARVD patients?

When presented with high-risk ARVD phenotypes Signup and view all the answers

What is contraindicated in bilateral renal artery stenosis or stenosis in a solitary kidney?

ACE inhibitors Signup and view all the answers

What should medical management of ARVD aim to achieve?

Reduction of cardiovascular risk and protection of kidney function Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary importance of asymptomatic HMOD for CV risk quantification?

It usually indicates a high risk in hypertensive patients. Signup and view all the answers

When is it important to assess HMOD in hypertensive patients?

Particularly in patients who are at apparently low risk. Signup and view all the answers

When is CV risk assessment with the SCORE2 and SCOR2-OP system recommended for hypertensive patients?

For those with severe HMOD like LVH. Signup and view all the answers

Why is detection of hypertension crucially important for public health?

Because it plays a major role as a cause of death and morbidity. Signup and view all the answers

In which group of hypertensive patients is risk assessment with SCORE2 and SCORE2-OP system NOT recommended?

Patients already at high or very high risk. Signup and view all the answers

What does HMOD usually indicate in hypertensive patients?

High risk regardless of the organ affected. Signup and view all the answers