Hill test
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| Hill test | |
|---|---|
 BP device | |
| Purpose | the measurement of systolic blood pressure |
Hill test or Hill’s test is the measurement of systolic blood pressure both in arms and ankles. If the difference in pressure is more than 20 mmHg it suggests aortic insufficiency, a valvular heart disease.[1][2] Measuring the pressure in femoral arteries will not develop the same results, as the bouncing pressure of the blood in aortic regurgitation will fade down when travelling from thigh to the ankles.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ The Toronto Notes 2012: Comprehensive Medical Reference and Review for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Exam Part 1 and the United States Medical Licensing Exam Step 2. Toronto Notes for Medical Students. 23 October 2018. ISBN 9780980939774 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b McGee, Steven (19 March 2012). Evidence-Based Physical Diagnosis E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences. ISBN 978-1455723119 – via Google Books.
