BLOOD PRESSURE
How is blood pressure measured?
Blood pressure is measured by an instrument called a sphygmomanometer, which includes a blood pressure cuff that is placed on the arm above the elbow. A stethoscope is used to listen to the blood pressure.
When the blood pressure is recorded, there is a higher and lower number. The higher number is called the systolic blood pressure. The lower number is called the diastolic blood pressure.
Dearnurses.com is no longer available. Abdominal Aortic Aneutysm may result
from hypertension. A stroke may also result from hypertension.
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