diseases and disorders of circulatory system Flashcards
1
Q
what is consistent blood pressure measure at which a person is diagnosed as having hypertension
A
130/80 or higher
2
Q
what are 3 possible causes of hypertension
A
atherosclerosis
kidney disease
tumors of adrenal glands
complication of pregnancy and certain medications
3
Q
why is treatment of hypertension important
A
lead to conditions such as
CVA
heart attack
kidney disease
and blindness
