Antihypertensive drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What is hypertension?

A

Vascular disease characterised by consistently elevated blood pressure

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2
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What is the most important determinant of cardiovascular risk?

A

Systolic pressure

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3
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What are the 3 hypertensive categories?

A

Essential or primary
Secondary
Malignant

Chronic hypertension

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