The EMT Would Recognize Which of the Following Vital Signs

Multiple Choice

The EMT would recognize which of the following vital signs as most likely to cause left ventricular failure?

A) Chronically elevated systolic blood pressure between 140 and 160 mmHg
B) Chronically decreased diastolic blood pressure between 30 and 50 mmHg
C) Chronically decreased systolic blood pressure between 60 and 80 mmHg
D) Chronically elevated diastolic pressure between 120 and 140 mmHg