Board question - maddy143

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An asymptomatic 33-year-old man has a blood pressure
of 166/112 mm Hg. Serum electrolyte levels are
within normal limits.

Effective antihypertensive treatment is most likely to reduce the likelihood of which of the following?

A. Aortic aneurysm
B. Congestive heart failure
C. Myocardial infarction
D. Renal failure
E. Stroke

[ArchivalUser]

E?

[ArchivalUser]

E. Stroke

[ArchivalUser]

BBB

[ArchivalUser]

e.

[ArchivalUser]

The Correct answer is E .........Stroke

The most common causes of hemorrhagic stroke are high blood pressure
(and brain aneurysms)

Antihypertensive treatment is most likely to reduce the likelihood of Strokes