Over 50 million adults in the US have hypertension. Which of the following could be reduced if hypertension were controlled? (Select all that apply.)
a. disseminated intra-vascular coagulation d. myocardial infarction
b. stroke e. heart failure
c. deep vein thrombosis (DVT) f. syncope
B, D, E
Fifty million adults in the United States have hypertension and it is the precursor of HF in 91% of cases. Of those who have hypertension, 34% are unaware they have it and only 34% of those who know of their diagnosis are controlling it. Incidents of stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure could be reduced if hypertension were controlled.
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