Which of the following does NOT describe hypertension? Hypertension

A. may be caused by kidney disease.
B. is usually defined as a systolic pressure greater than 140 mmHg and a diastolic pressure greater than 90 mmHg.
C. can sometimes be treated with drugs that increase excretion of water in the urine.
D. is usually a result of chronically elevated cardiac output.
E. refers to a chronic state of elevated blood pressure.


Answer: D

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