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
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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