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What is the definition or description of: blood pressure test?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Heart work: Every visit to the doctor should include a measure of blood pressure. We see how high pressure is both during and between each beat of the heart. This is important, because high blood pressure may cause strokes, heart attacks, or other diseases. Often, medicines are used to reduce blood pressure in order to avoid these problems.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See below: I assume you mean lab tests. It should include a comprehensive panel, urine test, and an ekg. You can also get an echo and stress test, but the simple 3 lab tests should do.

Answered 2/3/2013

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