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A 60 y.o. woman has had increased BP up to 210/110 mm Hg for the last 7 years. On examination: heart apex is displaced to the left. There are signs of left ventricular hypertrophy on ECG. What is the most probable diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Essential hypertension, 2nd stage
  2. Essential hypertension, 1st stage
  3. Symptomatic hypertension
  4. Ischemic heart disease
  5. Cardiomyopathy
Correct answer

Essential hypertension, 2nd stage

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