3 Questions
What is the definition of hypertension?
Elevated arterial blood pressure persistently
How is isolated systolic hypertension categorized when diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is extremely high?
As a hypertensive emergency
What distinguishes primary (essential) hypertension from secondary hypertension?
Primary hypertension results from specific causes.
This quiz covers the classification of hypertension in adults based on arterial blood pressure levels, as well as the categorization of isolated systolic hypertension and hypertensive emergencies. It also delves into the pathophysiology of hypertension.
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