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2.18 Hypertension and Hypotension
Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are high. Normal blood pressure is 12080 mmHg. Hypotension: Low blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pushing ag
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2.18 Hypertension and Hypotension
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Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are high. Normal blood pressure is 12080 mmHg. Hypotension: Low blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pushing ag
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Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are high. Normal blood pressure is 12080 mmHg. Hypotension: Low blood pressure is a condition in which the force of the blood pushing ag
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- Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may
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Important points
- Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may
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- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 2.18 Hypertension and Hypotension without a clear definition.
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Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may
Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are h
- Definition
- Hypertension: Hypertension is defined as blood pressure higher than 14090 mmHg. A diagnosis of hypertension may be made when one or both readings are h
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- Do not write about 2.18 Hypertension and Hypotension without a clear definition.
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Define
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