The Diagnosis of Hypertension in Adults is Based on The

Question

The diagnosis of hypertension in adults is based on the
A) measurement of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries.
B) measurement of the LDL/HDL ratio in peripheral blood.
C) percent of blood volume made up of platelets.
D) blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or >90 diastolic.
E) number of leukocytes per mm³ of blood.

Accepted Answer

The correct way to diagnose hypertension in adults is based on the measurement of blood pressure. Typically, a blood pressure reading of greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or 90 mm Hg diastolic indicates hypertension. Measurements of fatty deposits on the endothelium of arteries, the LDL/HDL ratio, percent of blood volume made up of platelets, and the number of leukocytes per mm³ of blood are not used to diagnose hypertension.