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Widened pulse pressure

Widened pulse pressure: Introduction

Widened pulse pressure: The occurrence of an increase in normal of the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure. See free access online books about Widened pulse pressure below. See detailed information below for a list of 4 causes of Widened pulse pressure, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Widened pulse pressure:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Widened pulse pressure. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Diagnostic Guides for Widened pulse pressure

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Widened pulse pressure from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Widened pulse pressure. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Widened pulse pressure

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Hypertension
  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
  • Hypertension
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Hypertension
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
 

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Detailed list of causes of Widened pulse pressure

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How Common are these Causes of Widened pulse pressure?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Widened pulse pressure. Of the 4 causes of Widened pulse pressure that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 4 causes have no prevalence information.

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Causes of Widened pulse pressure Based on Risk Factors

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  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    What are the alternative names for Widened pulse pressure:

    Wide pulse pressure
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

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    Medical Conditions associated with Widened pulse pressure:

    Heart rhythm symptoms (1463 causes), Blood pressure symptoms (579 causes), Heart symptoms (2438 causes)

    Symptoms related to Widened pulse pressure:

    Low blood pressure (341 causes), High blood pressure (255 causes), Blood pressure symptoms (579 causes), Aortic insufficiency, Arteriosclerosis (3 causes), Febrile disorders, Increased intracranial pressure (34 causes)

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