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Guidelines on hypertension (high bloodpressure) generally recommend measurement of bloodpressure in both arms in the initial visit. They also suggest that the arm with higher bloodpressure recording should be used to record bloodpressure in subsequent visits.
In general, risk factors for stroke and some forms of heart disease are similar. Strokes due to blocks in blood vessels, can be seen along with blocks in blood vessels of the heart. Stroke can occur after a heartattack as well. Heartattack damages a part of the heart muscle.
If the amount of fluid is large or there is a rapid increase in the rate of fluid collection, the compression of the heart prevents its proper filling. An unfilled heart is not able to pump out blood well and the bloodpressure falls. This serious condition is known as cardiac tamponade.
When the heart is not able to pump enough blood for the needs of the body and the bloodpressure falls, it is known as cardiogenic shock. Most important cause of cardiogenic shock is a heartattack. Sometimes they may become unconscious due to poor blood supply to the brain.
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