CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
OSTEOPOROSIS
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Question
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Why is high blood pressure or hypertension a ‘silent’ killer?
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It has no sound
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It has no symptoms
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It kills people
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It is a leading cause of death in the world
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Early detection of high blood pressure is very important. Often referred to as the “silent killer” because it may show no symptoms, high blood pressure puts you at an increased risk for heart disease, heart failure, and stroke, among other things.
Detailed explanation-2: -High blood pressure often has no signs or symptoms, but routine checks of your blood pressure will help detect increasing levels. If your blood pressure reading is high at two or more check-ups, the doctor may also ask you to measure your blood pressure at home.
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