Which of the following is/are true with respect to hypertension?
A. There is a threshold effect of blood pressure on the risk of cardiovascular complications
B. The risk of hypertension is essentially confined to stroke
C. Common antihypertensive regimens may have adverse effects on a patient’s lipid profile
D. Aggressive blood pressure reduction in patients with ischemic heart disease may increase mortality and morbidity
Answer:C
Which of the following is/are true with respect to hypertension?
A. There is a threshold effect of blood pressure on the risk of cardiovascular complications B. The risk of hypertension is essentially confined to stroke C. Common antihypertensive regimens may have adverse effects on a patient’s lipid profile D. Aggressive blood pressure reduction in patients with ischemic heart disease may increase mortality and morbidity