Hypertension is defined as an elevated blood pressure with a systolic above:
a. 80 mmHg c. 140 mmHG
b. 90 mmHg d. 150 mmHg
C
Hypertension (HTN), also known as high blood pressure, is defined as an elevated arterial blood pressure. A systolic blood pressure at or above 140 or a diastolic blood pressure at or above 90 indicates hypertension.
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