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What is the normal (optimal) systolic blood pressure threshold per current AHA/ACC guidelines?

  1. Less than 120 mmHg
  2. Less than 140 mmHg
  3. Less than 160 mmHg
  4. Less than 100 mmHg
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Correct answer: A. Less than 120 mmHg

Per the current AHA/ACC blood pressure classification, normal blood pressure is defined as systolic less than 120 mmHg AND diastolic less than 80 mmHg. Values at or above this threshold fall into the Elevated, Stage 1, or Stage 2 hypertension categories.

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