Definitions In Cardiology

Question 1

Orthostatic hypotension?

Answer 1

Fall in SBP > 20 mmHg or DBP > 10mmHg in response to change in posture from a supine to an upright position within 3 minutes

Question 2

Blood pressure persistently elevated (>140/90mmHg) despite taking > 3 antihypertensives including a diuretic

Answer 2

Resistant hypertension

Question 3

Chronotropic incompetence

Answer 3

Failure to increase HR during exercise

Unable to achieve 85% of predicted maximal HR at peak exercise

Question 4

Chest discomfort associated with physical exertion or stress; relieved within 5-10 minutes by rest and/or sublingual nitroglycerin

Answer 4

Stable angina

Question 5

Unstable angina has at least one of the following features EXCEPT:
A) occurs with minimal exertion or at rest, usually lasting > 10 mins B) severe or of new onset (within the prior 4-6 weeks) C) crescendo pattern

Answer 5

None

Question 6

Criteria for White coat hypertension

Answer 6

3 clinical based blood pressures > 140/90mmHg

Two non-clinical blood pressures