Under the New Guidelines, the Prehypertension Classification Now Contains Individuals

question 89

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Under the new guidelines, the prehypertension classification now contains individuals that would previously have been considered normal. This means the systolic and diastolic readings for this category are lower than in the past.

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Definitions:

Anti-hypertensive Medication

Drugs used to manage high blood pressure, aiming to prevent complications such as stroke and heart attack.

Diabetes Mellitus

A metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or effectively use the insulin it produces.

Retinopathy

A damage to the retina of the eye, which can result in vision impairment.

Macular Degeneration

A disease that deteriorates the central portion of the retina, leading to loss of central vision.