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Arterial pressure
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What does the hypo mean in biology terms?
"Hypo" in biology usually refers to something that is below normal or beneath a certain threshold. For example, hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar levels, while hypotension refers to low blood pressure.
Is low blood pressure the same as low iron?
No. Blood pressure is an actual pressure; it's usually measured in mmHg, but it COULD be measured in kilopascals or pounds per square inch. "Low iron" generally refers to the measurement of a protein called ferritin, and is usually measured in ng/mL.
What does the readings 112 over 58 mean?
This sort of thing usually refers to Blood Pressure. Systolic vs Diastolic blood pressure, or, pressure of your blood when your heart is beating and between beats. Whether 112 over 58 is good or bad depends on your age, sex, and fitness.
What hyper refers to high blood pressure?
I think you are asking about hyper tension.
Define systolic and diastolic blood pressure?
Blood Pressure: The force at which blood flows through the arteries in the body. Systolic: Refers to the pressure on the arteries as the heart contracts (squeezes). Diastolic: Refers to the pressure on the vessels as the heart relaxes.
What is systolic pressure measured?
The pressure inside the blood vessels at the end of the contraction of the heart. Diastolic pressure is the pressure between beats when the heart is relaxed. Blood pressures are systolic/diastolic; 120/80.
Blood pressure is a measurement of what?
Blood pressure is the measure of the force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessels that it is contained in. Blood pressure is usually expressed in mmHg as the systolic pressure divided by the diastolic pressure.
A measure of the flow of blood in atries is called?
Blood pressure refers to the blood flow and resistance in the arteries. The device used to measure blood pressure is the sphygmomanometer or sphygmometer.
What do the numbers 120 over 80 refer to?
blood pressure or BP, 120 refers to the amount of pressure produced when the ventricles of the heart contract and 80 refers to the pressure in the blood vessels (normally measured via the brachial artery in the humerus) when the heart is at resting. 120/80 is known as the ideal blood pressure.
What is the best method in taking the blood pressure of newborn?
Blood pressure in newborns is not a good indicator of health. Taking blood pressure of a newborn is usually not done unless there is an underlying issue (i.e. cardiac issues). Blood pressure is usually taken using the thigh.
Why you should check blood pressure in both arms?
usually blood pressure in not checked in both arms
What is the meaning of agent in medical terms?
In medical terms, an agent usually refers to a medication. For instance, an antihypertensive agent reduces blood pressure.
