NUTRITION
CHRONIC DISEASES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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-coronary heart disease
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-stroke
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-high blood pressure
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertensive cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of illness and death due to high blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some clinical guidelines recommend a lower blood pressure goal (135/85 mmHg or lower) for people with previous heart or vascular problems than for with those without (140 to 160 mmHg or less systolic and 90 to 100 mmHg diastolic or less are standard blood pressure goals).
Detailed explanation-3: -Blood pressure higher than 180/120 mm Hg is considered a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. Untreated, high blood pressure increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health problems.
Detailed explanation-4: -Heart problems: Among the heart conditions that can lead to low blood pressure are an abnormally low heart rate (bradycardia), problems with heart valves, heart attack and heart failure. Your heart may not be able to circulate enough blood to meet your body’s needs.