Blood pressure measurements that remain above a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg are
A) Hypertension
B) Hypotension
C) Bradycardia
D) Tachycardia

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Hypertension is defined as blood pressure measurements that remain above a systolic pressure of 140 mm Hg or a diastolic pressure of 90 mm Hg. Hypotension is low blood pressure, typically less than 90/60 mm Hg. Bradycardia is a slow heart rate, typically less than 60 beats per minute. Tachycardia is a fast heart rate, typically greater than 100 beats per minute.

Blood Pressure Measurements That Remain Above a Systolic Pressure of 140