Hypertension is broadly defined as an arterial pressure greater than _____ on at least three consecutive measures.

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Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mmHg or higher and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mmHg or higher on at least three consecutive measures. This is based on guidelines from major organizations such as the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and European Society of Hypertension (ESH).

Hypertension Is Broadly Defined as an Arterial Pressure Greater Than