Hypertension, Cerebrovascular Disease And Congestive Heart Failure

Question 1

Hypertension

Answer 1

An arterial pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg in adults on at least three consecutive visits to the GP

Question 2

Primary hypertension

Answer 2

90-95% of cases
No clear cause and therefore the cause remains unknown

Question 3

Secondary hypertension

Answer 3

There is an established underlying disease causing hypertension

Question 4

Pre-eclampsia

Answer 4

Hypertension associated with pregnancy, usually occurs in the third trimester or after giving birth