HISTOLOGY
BLOOD VESSELS
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Question
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Hypertension is defined physiologically as a condition of sustained arterial pressure of ____ or higher.
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120/80
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140/90
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130/90
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130/80
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is usually defined as having a sustained blood pressure of 140/90mmHg or above. The line between normal and raised blood pressure is not fixed and depends on your individual circumstances.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some health care professionals diagnose patients with high blood pressure if their blood pressure is consistently 140/90 mm Hg or higher. This limit is based on a guideline released in 2003, as seen in the table below.
Detailed explanation-3: -high blood pressure is considered to be from 140/90mmHg (or an average of 135/85mmHg at home) – or 150/90mmHg (or an average of 145/85mmHg at home) if you’re over the age of 80.
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