Q. What are some examples of lifestyle modifications recommended for managing hypertension?

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Q. What information is required for assessing the risk of hypertension in an applicant?

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Q. What is the usual underwriting outcome for an applicant with controlled blood pressure and no complications or associated risk factors?

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Q. What is left ventricular hypertrophy?

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Q. What are the two main ways to achieve target blood pressure?

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Q. What kind of terms are usually offered for applicants with moderately raised blood pressure?

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Q. What kind of information is required for applicants with significantly raised blood pressure or with complications related to heart or kidney?

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Q. What is the most common heart disease and cause of death in developed countries and India?

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Q. What is the cause of coronary artery disease?

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Q. What is ischaemia?

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Q. What is myocardial infarction?

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Q. What is atherosclerosis?

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Q. What are plaques in the inner wall of the arteries made up of?

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Q. What is the result of partial deficiency in blood supply to a part of the heart?

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Q. Which of the following is not a modifiable risk factor for CAD?

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Q. What is the role of non-modifiable risk factors in CAD?

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Q. Which of the following lipid profiles is considered as "bad cholesterol"?

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Q. Which of the following is a non-modifiable risk factor for CAD?

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Q. Which of the following is a modifiable risk factor for CAD?

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Q. What is the most common risk factor associated with the development of CAD?

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