Indirect Measurement of Arterial Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is monitored with the use of a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope. The sphygmomanometer may be used to accurately determine systolic (ventricle contraction) and diastolic (ventricle relaxation) pressure. The sphygmomanometer has an inflatable cuff . that is connected to a pressure gauge. The inflatable cuff may be filled with air until the arterial circulation is cut off. The ... ................
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