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pseudohypertension |
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pseudohypertension /pseu·do·hy·per·ten·sion/ (-hi″per-ten´shun) falsely elevated blood pressure reading by sphygmomanometry, caused by loss of compliance of arterial walls. pseudohypertension [-hī′pərten′shən] a blood pressure reading that erroneously appears elevated as a result of arterial compliance. The condition occurs most often in elderly patients. pseudohypertension Sphygmomanometric cuff pressure that is > actual BP, due to markedly calcified–'pipestem' brachial arteries; it is most common in the elderly with extensive ASHD Diagnosis Osler's maneuver, a
bedside method for assessing the palpability of the radial or brachial pulse distal to a point of presumed occlusion. Cf Hypertension, Small cuff syndrome, White coat HTN. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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