NAPLEX Review – Cardiology | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+

NAPLEX Review – Cardiology | Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024/2025 | Graded A+ What is the definition of hypertension? - Answer -BP > 140/90 OR Patient requires antihypertensive therapy Chronic uncontrolled HTN can lead to target organ damage. What organs or organ systems are typically affected? - Answer -1) Cardiac (MI, need for CABG, PCI, left ventricular hypertrophy, CHF with reduced EF) 2) Cerebrovascular (stroke, TIA) 3) Renal (CKD) 4) Ophthalmologic (retinopathy, blindness) 5) Vascular (peripheral arterial disease) What are blood pressure goals in patients with known history of coronary artery disease? (10-year Framingham risk score >10%,stable/unstable angina, MI, or other equivalent (PAD, AAA, etc.)) - Answer -<130/80 (AHA) What are some reasonable lifestyle modifications to suggest for patients with HTN? - Answer -1) Target BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2 2) Increase fruit, veggies, low-fat dairy