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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. percentage of blood volume made up of platelets D. blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or greater than 90 mm Hg diastolic

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The diagnosis is based on the blood pressure being greater than 140 mm Hg systolic and/or greater than 90 mm Hg diastolic.

Blood pressure is defined as the force of circulating blood on the walls of the arteries.

Hypertension is defined as the increased blood pressure which is greater than 140/90 mm oh Hg.

The main symptoms of hypertension are:

Blurry or double vision.

Lightheadedness /Fainting.

Fatigue.

Headache.

Heart palpitations.

Nosebleeds.

Shortness of breath.

Nausea and/or vomiting.

Arteriosclerosis might be the reason for the increased blood pressure (hypertension).

Hypertension is not dangerous but we have to keep it in proper balance.

To know more about Arteriosclerosis, refer to this link:

https://brainly.com/question/685228

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