PANCE Practice Test

Category - PA

Which of the following is the number 1 modifiable risk factor for stroke?
  1. Diabetes
  2. Hypertension
  3. Hypotension
  4. Congestive heart failure
Explanation
Answer: B - Hypertension is the single most important modifiable risk factor for ischemic stroke. Most estimates for hypertension indicate a relative risk of stroke of approximately 4 when hypertension is defined as systolic blood pressure 160 mm Hg and/or diastolic blood pressure 95 mm Hg.
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