A Decrease of About 5 Mm Hg in Resting Diastolic

question 11

Multiple Choice

A decrease of about 5 mm Hg in resting diastolic blood pressure has been associated with a:

• A) 15% decrease in overall mortality.
• B) 15% decrease in the risk for stroke.
• C) 40% decrease in the risk for stroke.
• D) 40% decrease in the risk for CHD.

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