4. If Mr. Smith has a genetic risk for hypertension, in what other ways may this information be used to inform the management of his disease?
Homework Answers
4. Since there is genetic risk, the person may develop hypertension in future . So preventive measures should be taken like:
- Healthy lifestyle
- Exercise
- Do not lead a sedentary lifestyle
- Reduce body weight and do not get obese
- Do not smoke or drink alcohol
- Reduce the salt intake
- Regular check up of blood pressure
- If blood pressure is slightly high he should start taking anti hypertensive drugs.
If these measures are not taken complications like the following may happen:
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Cardiovascular problem
- Kidney failure
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