An elevation in blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic, with or without symptoms is called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
hypertension or
HTN
Hypertension is an elevation of blood pressure over 140 systolic and 90 diastolic; there are often no symptoms, or symptoms may be mild.
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