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blood pressure
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fluctuating pressure blood exerts against arterial walls as the heart beats. obtained by correlating heart sound (stethoscope)
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2 phases
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systole 90-140 (contraction) diastole 60-90 (relaxation)
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hypertension
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elevated BP elevated with smoking sodium pregnancy or fat intake. over 140/90
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essential hypertension
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no.known cause
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secondary hypertension
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associated with disease
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hypotension
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abnormally low. severe trauma dehydration central.nervous system disorder
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orthostatic/postural hypotension
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temporary fall of BP with rapid change from recumbent/supine position to standing position or when standing motionless
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pulse pressure
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difference between systolic and diastolic 30-50 mmHg
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factors
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activity. stress. disease. meds. smoking. fam history.
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equipment
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stethoscope. sphygmomanometer. either column of mercury. aneroid. digital
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