Low Blood Pressure (Hypotensi... : Tests

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The health care provider will examine you and try to determine what is causing the low blood pressure. Your vital signs (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) will be checked frequently. You may need to stay in the hospital for a ...
Source:ADAM
Date:January 19, 2007
Hypotension is the medical term for low blood pressure.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Blood pressure measurement is the non-invasive measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the body ' s arteries. Purpose The purpose of non-invasive blood pressure measurement is to detect any changes from normal values, which may indicate disease.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
A review of the methods and technology available for home monitoring, which can be an important aid to lowering your blood pressure.
Source:StayWell
Measurement of the pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels , especially the arteries. Purpose The purpose of blood pressure measurement is to establish a baseline and detect any abnormalities from the normal state.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Did you know you can purchase your own blood pressure monitor and check the reading yourself at home?
Source:StayWell
You can take your own blood pressure reading using a digital monitor.
Source:StayWell
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body; Palpation (feeling the body with hands; Auscultation (listening to sounds; Percussion (producing sounds.
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
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