Cardiovascular Diseases: High Yield Concepts in Hypertension

Question 1

Most common cause of death in hypertensive patients

Answer 1

Cardiac

Question 2

Second most frequent cause of death in the world

Answer 2

Stroke

Question 3

Strongest risk factor for stroke

Answer 3

Hypertension

Question 4

Reliable marker of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) severity and is a predictor of its progression

Answer 4

Proteinuria

Question 5

Classic symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Answer 5

Intermittent Claudication

Question 6

ABI cut off diagnostic of PAD and associated with >50% stenosis in at least one major lower limb vessel

Answer 6

ABI

Question 7

ABI cut off associated with elevated BP, particularly systolic BP

Answer 7

ABI

Question 8

Time of the day where myocardial infarction and stroke are more frequent

Answer 8

Early morning hours

Question 9

Gold standard for evaluation and identification of renal artery lesions

Answer 9

Contrast Arteriography

Question 10

Most common congenital cardiovascular cause of hypertension

Answer 10

CoA

Question 11

BP cut off where drug therapy is recommended

Answer 11

> 140/90 mmHg

Question 12

Single most effective intervention for slowing the rate of progression of hypertension-related CKD

Answer 12

BP control

Question 13

Most common vascular decelaration injury

Answer 13

Rupture of the aorta

Question 14

Most common cause of sudden death in contact sports (e.g. American football)

Answer 14

Commotio Cordis