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Risk Factors for Hypertension - ANSWER-Age. Blood
pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult
child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored
around the abdomen.
,Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood
pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood
pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - ANSWER-
Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in
the blood)
, • Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) -
ANSWER-·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
Answers (Verified Answers) Study Guide (latest
version verified for accuracy) || 2026/2027 Latest!!
Risk Factors for Hypertension - ANSWER-Age. Blood
pressure tends to rise with age
Family history. If a parent has hypertension, the adult
child has a greater chance of developing
•Obesity. The risk increases if the excess weight is stored
around the abdomen.
,Stress. Repeated exposure to stress may raise blood
pressure levels.
• Alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption increases blood
pressure.
Signs and Symptoms of Myocardial Infarction - ANSWER-
Sudden, severe chest pain, usually on the left side
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Perspiration
• Cyanosis (bluish lips and nail beds from lack of oxygen in
the blood)
, • Cold and clammy skin
Signs and symptoms of CHF(congestive heart failure) -
ANSWER-·Shortness of breath (dyspnea)
· Fatigue and weaknes
· Swelling (edema)
·Rapid or irregular heartbeat
· Reduced ability to exercise
