Hypertension, or high blood pressure (BP), affects nearly half of all adults in the United States (116 million) and contributes to nearly 13% of all deaths worldwide. It is a major risk factor for stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, vascular disease, and chronic kidney disease. Do you know key clinical information about hypertension, including the latest guidelines and recommendations? Test yourself on this common, serious condition with this short quiz.
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Cite this: Yasmine S. Ali. Fast Five Quiz: Hypertension Key Clinical Aspects - Medscape - Jun 17, 2022.
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