Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
Line 85: Line 85:  
A locally produced vasodilator. Myocardial dysfunction is associated with dysfunction of this system.
 
A locally produced vasodilator. Myocardial dysfunction is associated with dysfunction of this system.
   −
== Methods of [[Blood Pressure Measurement]] ==
+
== Methods of Blood Pressure Measurement ==
Arterial blood pressure can be measured either '''directly''' or '''indirectly'''. The two main sites for measuring blood pressure in animals are the limbs and tail - the area used depends upon the animal and the situation, and also the choice of the operator:
+
Arterial blood pressure can be measured either '''directly''' or '''indirectly'''.  
 
  −
**dogs: forearm or at the base of the tail
  −
**cats: upper arm
   
**horses: base of the tail.
 
**horses: base of the tail.
  
5,582

edits

Navigation menu