ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr. Wong has polycythemia, will his arterial blood pressure be high or low?
A
High
B
Low
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conclusion: Polycythemia had high prevalence of all cardiac risk factors and was independently associated with increased prevalence of hypertension even after adjusting.

Detailed explanation-2: -While there is no direct link between anemia and hypertension, anemia can indirectly contribute to increased blood pressure levels. In cases of severe anemia, the body may produce hormones that cause constriction of the blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are indications that systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) may increase with increasing hemoglobin (Hb) levels.

Detailed explanation-4: -headaches. blurred vision. red skin – particularly in the face, hands and feet. tiredness. high blood pressure. dizziness. discomfort in the tummy. confusion. More items

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