Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.

-High blood pressure; essential and secondary are types
A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Question

Select from the following pathologic conditions to match the definitions.

-High blood pressure; essential and secondary are types
A)aneurysm
B)deep vein thrombosis
C)hypertension
D)hypertensive heart disease
E)mitral valve prolapse
F)murmur
G)pericarditis
H)peripheral vascular disease
I)Raynaud disease
J)rheumatic heart disease
K)varicose veins

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure, which can be classified as essential (unknown cause) or secondary (due to an underlying medical condition).

Answer: D
 Hypertensive heart disease is a condition where long-term high blood pressure damages the heart muscle, leading to symptoms such as chest pain, heart attack, or heart failure.

Answer: J
 Rheumatic heart disease is a complication of untreated strep throat, which can cause permanent damage to the heart valves and lead to symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or palpitations.

Answer: H
 Peripheral vascular disease is a condition in which the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain become narrowed or blocked, causing symptoms such as leg pain or cramping.

Answer: K
 Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that usually occur in the legs and can cause symptoms such as pain, itching, or swelling.

Select from the Following Pathologic Conditions to Match the Definitions