Quiz on Hypertensive Heart Disease

What is another name for Hypertensive Heart Disease?

• Hypertensive cardiomyopathy

• Pulmonary cardiomyopathy

• Systemic heart disease

• Ventricular dysfunction

What does systemic hypertension cause in patients with Hypertensive Heart Disease?

• Right ventricular hypertrophy

• Left ventricular hypertrophy

• Pulmonary hypertension

• Cardiac arrhythmia

Can Hypertensive Heart Disease lead to diastolic and/or systolic dysfunction without other cardiac diseases?

• Yes, in patients with persistent systemic hypertension

• No, it only occurs with other cardiac diseases

• Yes, but only in the presence of pulmonary heart disease

• No, it is unrelated to systemic hypertension

How many Americans have hypertension according to the document?

• Over 50 million

• Over 70 million

• Over 90 million

• Over 1 billion

What is the most common known cause of hypertension?

• Coarctation of the aorta

• Renal artery disease

• Increased peripheral resistance due to vasoconstriction or narrowing of peripheral vessels

• Pheochromocytoma

What percentage of hypertensive patients are unaware of their elevated BP or are not treated adequately to minimize the cardiovascular risk?

• About 50%

• About 70%

• About 90%

• About 30%

Which of the following is a less common known cause of hypertension?

• Increased peripheral resistance

• Coarctation of the aorta

• High cholesterol levels

• Obesity

According to the classification of blood pressure in adults, what systolic pressure range is considered Stage 1 hypertension?

• 120–139 mm Hg

• 140–159 mm Hg

• 160–179 mm Hg

• ≥180 mm Hg

What diastolic pressure indicates Stage 2 hypertension?

• ≥80 mm Hg

• 80–89 mm Hg

• 90–99 mm Hg

• ≥100 mm Hg

Most hypertensive patients are diagnosed by which method?

• Detailed family history

• Blood pressure measurement during routine physical examinations

• Advanced genetic testing

• Comprehensive metabolic panel