Topic 1: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

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  • Created on: 20-02-19 12:10
What is blood pressure?
The measure of the hydrostatic force of the blood against the walls of the blood vessel.
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When is the pressure in the artery the highest?
Systolic pressure- It is highest during the phase of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles have contracted and forced blood into the arteries.
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When is the pressure in the artery the lowest?
Diastolic pressure - The pressure is at its lowest in the artery when the ventricles are relaxed.
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What is a sphygmomanometer used for?
It is used to measure blood pressure.
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What values are needed in order to give the blood pressure?
The systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure.
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When is the pressure in the artery the highest?

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Systolic pressure- It is highest during the phase of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles have contracted and forced blood into the arteries.

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When is the pressure in the artery the lowest?

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What is a sphygmomanometer used for?

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What values are needed in order to give the blood pressure?

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