HTN Flashcards
0
Q
HTN is second only to ? as the most common cause of ESRD?
A
DM
1
Q
The relationship between Bp and risk of cardiovascular event (MI, heart failure, stroke) is?
A
Continuous
Consistent
Independent of other risk factors
2
Q
Anti hypertensive therapy has been associated with
A
> 50% reduction in heart failure
35-40% reduction in stroke incidence
20-25% reduction in MI
