Question

In hypertension, it is the __________ pressure that causes the injuries to the cardiovascular system.

a. systolic
b. diastolic
c. afterload
d. preload
e. Both A and B
f. Both A and C
g. Both C and D

Answer 1

A. systolic

Step-by-step explanation:

It is the systolic pressure that causes the injuries to the cardiovascular system.

Having a high systolic pressure for a long period of time can increase your risk of having significant cardiovascular problems, such as a heart attack or stroke.