4: Hypertension Flashcards
1
Q
Name four risk factors for hypertension.
A
Obesity
Dyslipidaemia
Glucose intolerance / diabetes
Being male
2
Q
What is the white coat effect?
A
People’s blood pressure tends to be higher when a doctor takes it
3
Q
Who tends to show the white coat effect when taking BP?
A
Older female smokers
4
Q
What is the principle driver of hypertension risk?
A
Age
5
Q
dnt smoke tobac or u cnt have kids
reprobate
A
