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.
Iodine and starch. The phenomenon of charge transfer is seen in gemstones such as blue sapphires. You can try out this process yourself using iodine and starch. Iodine produces a charge-transfer complex with starch, producing an intense color. You can use Betadine (a povidone-iodine mixture), Lugolâs solution (an iodine-potassium mixture), or tincture of iodine (here the iodine is dissolved in alcohol, or alcohol and water), depending what is available.