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What Can the Pattern of EEG in the Posterior Cortex

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What can the pattern of EEG in the posterior cortex tell us about what is happening during sleep?


Definitions:

Elevated Blood Pressure

A condition where the force of the blood against the artery walls is higher than normal, often a precursor to hypertension or heart disease.

Pedal Pulses

The palpable beatings of the arteries in the feet, indicative of blood flow and cardiovascular health.

Perfusion

The process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the biological tissue, essential for supplying oxygen and nutrients.

Capillary Refill

A test that measures how quickly blood returns to a capillary after pressure is applied, indicating peripheral blood circulation health.

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