10 Questions
What percentage of hypertension cases have a known secondary cause?
10%
What is a potential complication of persistent high blood pressure?
Heart attack
What is the short-term goal of hypertension treatment?
Reduce blood pressure
What is a long-term goal of hypertension treatment?
Reduce mortality due to hypertension-induced disease
What is a potential consequence of uncontrolled hypertension?
All of the above
What is a factor that influences blood pressure?
The output of blood from the heart
Which of the following is a potential complication of high blood pressure in the heart?
Heart Attack
What is another possible consequence of uncontrolled high blood pressure in the heart?
Heart Failure
What is the relationship between sympathetic pulse rate and blood pressure?
Sympathetic pulse rate increases with increasing blood pressure
What is the effect of increased output of blood from the heart on blood pressure?
It increases blood pressure
Study Notes
Causes of Hypertension
- 10% of hypertension cases have a known secondary cause, such as eclampsia of pregnancy, renal artery disease, or pheochromocytoma.
Complications of Hypertension
- Persistent high blood pressure can lead to main complications in the heart, including heart attack and heart failure.
Treatment Goals for Hypertension
- Short-term goal: reduce blood pressure.
- Long-term goal: reduce mortality due to hypertension-induced diseases, including:
- Stroke
- Congestive heart failure
- Coronary artery disease
- Nephropathy
- Retinopathy
Blood Pressure Regulation
- Blood pressure depends on the output of blood from the heart
- Increased sympathetic pulse rate increases blood pressure
Complications of Persistent High Blood Pressure
- Heart attack: a major complication of persistent high blood pressure
- Heart failure: another significant complication of uncontrolled high blood pressure
This quiz covers the causes of hypertension, including secondary causes such as eclampsia of pregnancy and renal artery disease, as well as the complications of hypertension, including heart attack and heart failure.
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