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blood pressure is a measure of how hard your heart has to work to pump blood through your body. there is a systolic and a diastolic measure....
basically if your heart is having to work really hard to get blood to your whole body, there is a problem with your arteries (or your heart)
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Is taking blood pressure in the leg the same as taking it in the arm?
No, taking blood pressure in the leg is not the same as taking it in the arm. Blood pressure is typically measured in the arm because it provides a good reflection of overall systemic blood pressure. Taking blood pressure in the leg can be done in certain medical situations, but the values may differ from those obtained in the arm.
Systolic is measured at which korotkoff?
The systolic pressure is measured at the first Karotkoff sound (stage I), it is the first tapping noise that you hear with a stethoscope when taking a manual blood pressure.
How is blood circulation measured?
systolic/diastolic measured by blood pressure cuff
How can blood pressure be measured?
How do you measure blood presure?
Is blood pressure an absolute measurement or is it measured on a gauge?
Blood pressure is not an absolute measurement, but rather it is measured using a gauge.
How blood pressure is correctly measured?
with a pressure gauge
What are the units blood pressure is reported in?
Blood Pressure is measured and reported as a pressure in mm of mercury
Which chambers pressures are being indirectly measured when peripheral blood pressure is measured?
The pressure in the Atrias and then in the ventricles
Is blood pressure is a qualitative variable?
No,Blood pressure is a quantitative variable because it is measured in numbers
What is blood pressure taking with?
Blood pressure is taken with a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope.
Why is blood pressure in a polysomnography monitored?
Blood pressure is also measured: sometimes episodes of sleep apnea can dangerously elevate blood pressure.
What blood pressure reading do you use when taking your blood pressure?
149 psi
