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 diagnosis of hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is based on measuring blood pressure. A systolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 140 mm Hg and/or a diastolic blood pressure greater than or equal to 90 mm Hg is diagnostic for hypertension in adults.