Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-High blood pressure of idiopathic etiology

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Essential hypertension refers to high blood pressure with no identifiable cause or underlying medical condition.

Answer: A
 Aneurysm is a bulging or swelling in a blood vessel that can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding.

Answer: C
 Arrhythmias refer to abnormal heart rhythms which can cause symptoms such as palpitations, lightheadedness, or fainting.

Answer: D
 Beta blockers are a type of medication that can lower blood pressure and heart rate, commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and arrhythmias.

Answer: E
 Claudication is pain, cramping, or fatigue in the legs caused by reduced blood flow, most commonly due to atherosclerosis.

Answer: F
 Congestive heart failure is a condition where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs, leading to fluid accumulation in the lungs and other organs.

Answer: G
 Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by decreased oxygen levels in the blood.

Answer: H
 Emboli are clots or other solid material that travel in the bloodstream and can cause blockages, such as in the lungs or brain.

Answer: I
 Endocarditis is an infection of the inner lining of the heart, typically caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and adhering to heart valves.

Answer: L
 Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the valve between the left atrium and ventricle doesn't close properly, leading to blood flowing backwards into the atrium.

Answer: M
 A murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, often indicating a problem with the heart's valves or chambers.

Answer: N
 Occlusion refers to blockage or closure of a blood vessel, often due to a clot or atherosclerosis.

Answer: O
 Palpitations refer to sensations of a rapid or irregular heartbeat, often felt as a pounding or fluttering in the chest.

Answer: P
 Patent ductus arteriosus refers to a congenital heart defect where a blood vessel between the pulmonary artery and aorta fails to close after birth, leading to extra blood flow to the lungs.

Answer: Q
 Raynaud phenomenon is a condition where the blood vessels in the fingers and toes narrow in response to cold or stress, causing numbness, tingling, or painful sensations.

Answer: R
 Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect involving four abnormalities in heart structure, including a hole between the ventricles and narrowing of the pulmonary valve.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings