What target organ damage finding would be expected in a hypertensive patient?
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Correct answer: Retinal hemorrhages or papilledema on fundoscopy
Chronic hypertension can damage organs such as eyes (retinal hemorrhages, papilledema), heart (LVH), kidneys (nephropathy) and brain (stroke).
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