PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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A persons diastolic pressure is 80mmHg. Their systolic pressure is 150mmHg. What would their reading on a sphygmomanometer be?
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150/80 mmHg
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80/150 mmHg
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Signs and symptoms of hypertension Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or more, or a diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or more, or taking antihypertensive medication.
Detailed explanation-2: -Blood pressure of 150/90 mmHg comes under the category of stage I hypertension and means that you have high blood pressure. Blood pressure ranges are as follows: Normal blood pressure: Less than 120/80 mmHg. Prehypertension: 120-139/80-89 mmHg.
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