Fast Five Quiz: Hypertension Practice Essentials

Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI

March 19, 2020

Hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), is an epidemic, contributing to nearly 13% of all deaths worldwide. It is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States. Hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, vascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. Owing to the associated morbidity and mortality, preventing and treating this condition is an important public health challenge.

Are you familiar with essential information regarding hypertension, including recent guideline recommendations and management strategies? Refresh and test your knowledge with this short quiz.

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