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VALSALVA MANEUVER

\vˈalsalvə mənˈuːvə], \vˈalsalvə mənˈuːvə], \v_ˈa_l_s_a_l_v_ə m_ə_n_ˈuː_v_ə]\

Definitions of VALSALVA MANEUVER

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Forced expiratory effort against a closed airway. It is used to study cardiovascular effects of increased peripheral venous pressure and decreased cardiac filling and output.

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