A 65-year-old male presents for a routine checkup.A blood pressure check reveals a systolic pressure of 160 mm Hg and a diastolic pressure of 70 mm Hg.Which of the following is the most likely cause of this type of pressure elevation?
A) Vasospasm
B) Rigidity of the aorta
C) Decreased sodium intake
D) Lung disease
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