L15 Flashcards

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What are the 8 major cardiovascular disorders?

A
  • Hypertension
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Thrombosis
  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Valvular disease
  • Heart failure
  • Arrhythmias
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When does is an individual considered to have hypertension? In terms of Blood pressure levels

A
  • When systolic p = above 140 mmHg
  • When diastolic p = above 90 mmHg
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