Hypertension refers to
A) sustained blood pressure below 120 systolic and/or 80 diastolic.
B) sustained blood pressure at or above 140 systolic and/or 90 diastolic.
C) blood pressure higher than 180 systolic or 110 diastolic.
D) fluctuating blood pressure.
B
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