Hypertension is the term used to describe high blood pressure. Essential hypertension means that the cause of high blood pressure is not known. Blood pressure measures the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body.Blood pressure readings are usually given as two numbers -- for example, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg).ssential hypertension means that the cause of high blood pressure is not known. Blood pressure measures the force against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. Blood pressure readings are usually given as two numbers -- for example, 120 over 80 (written as 120/80 mmHg).
povidone-iodine (PVP-I) a complex produced by reacting iodine with the polymer povidone; it slowly releases iodine and is used as a topical antiinfective agent.
Liquid iodine disinfectants work by directly destroying viral and bacterial proteins, making it both effective and immune to the evolved resistance that commonly plagues antibiotics. The oldest form of liquid iodine, known as tincture of iodine, is a mixture of liquid iodine and ethanol. Newer versions utilize an iodophore called povidone. Povidone acts like a cage that holds iodine molecules, slowly releasing them to the surrounding area.