Cardiology

Question 1

How does NICE define:

1) Stage 1 hypertension
2) Stage 2 hypertension
3) Stage 3 hypertension

Answer 1

1) Clinic reading 140/90 OR Home reading 135/85
2) Clinic 160/100 OR Home 150/95
3) >180/120

Question 2

What is primary prevention in CHD?

Answer 2

Statin (eg atorvastatin 20mg ON)