Tips and FAQs Q. Why is Blood Pressure Measurement so Important?
A. Blood Pressure must be maintained above a certain level to perfuse tissues, thereby ensuring: Nutrient supply to organs and tissues Exchange and excretion of metabolic waste products Tissue oxygenation However, the blood pressure must not be too high, since high pressure in the arteries damages them and/or causes the heart to work too hard pumping blood against the pressure which is higher than normal. The measurement of an animals blood pressure (BP) has a wide range of indications. BP measurement is clinically significant in (early) diagnosis of a variety of diseases (particularly hypertension), in pain management, monitoring of ICU patients and during anesthesia and also when certain medications are being used. BP measurement therefore needs to be an integral part of EVERY veterinary practice and should routinely be used. Routine Screening General health check-ups Geriatric screening programs Non specific symptoms Vaccination appointments Diseases accompanied by hemodynamic chang
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