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joesmith1212

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________________ is a systemic disease involving the joints, heart, central nervous system (CNS), skin, and subcutaneous tissues. It belongs to a group of disorders known as collagen diseases.
 
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Systemic blood pressure increases with age and is correlated with _________ and _________throughout childhood and adolescence.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Rheumatic fever (RF)

Rheumatic fever (RF) is a systemic disease involving the joints, heart, central nervous system (CNS), skin, and subcutaneous tissues. It belongs to a group of disorders known as collagen diseases

Answer to Question 2

height; weight

Systemic blood pressure increases with age and is correlated with height and weight throughout childhood and adolescence. Significant hypertension is considered when measurements are persistently at or above the 95th percentile for the patient's age and sex.



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