Hypertensive disease is characterized by:

A) persistent elevation of the diastolic pressure.
B) a diastolic blood pressure above 90 mm Hg.
C) constant fluctuation in the systolic blood pressure.
D) a systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg.


Answer: A) persistent elevation of the diastolic pressure.

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