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  • Pressure sore

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    A pressure sore (or pressure ulcer) is a tissue death, or necrosis, following the stopping of vascularization in an area, mainly cutaneous. It is very often due to prolonged bed rest. The soft...

  • Average blood pressure - Definition

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    Blood or arterial pressure allows us to measure the strength of pressure exerted on the blood by the walls of arteries. Using an inflatable arm cuff, blood pressure is measured in two values....

  • Average arterial pressure - Definition

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    Blood or arterial pressure allows us to measure the strength of pressure exerted on the blood by the walls of arteries. Using an inflatable arm cuff, blood pressure is measured in two values....

  • What Is Considered High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)?

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    Hypertension is defined as a chronically increased blood pressure. The majority of people with hypertension, the most common cardiovascular disease, do not know that they are afflicted with this...

  • High blood pressure and diet

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    Some dietary measures are recommended for people with hypertension. Excessive salt intake is a risk factor for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. A reduced consumption of salt causes less...

  • Blood pressure: Home monitoring

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    Devices for measuring blood pressure to take his blood pressure at home are recommended to better monitor his blood pressure. The figures of blood pressure can vary during the day, an hour, even...

  • Normal pressure hydrocephalus - Definition

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    Hydrocephalus refers to the presence of too large a volume of cerebrospinal fluid in the cavities of the brain called ventricles. The normal pressure hydrocephalus is a form of chronic...

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