A 64-year-old male patient presents with a blood pressure of 210/132 mmHg. Which of these statements made by this patient would you recognize as most concerning and most likely associated with the elevated blood pressure?
A) "I have a history of left-sided heart failure."
B) "I feel very thirsty right now."
C) "My hair has become very brittle."
D) "I have this bruising on my arms and legs."
A) "I have a history of left-sided heart failure."
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