Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding Blood Pressure

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What are the steps for the electronic (digital) procedure of blood pressure measurement?

Wrap the proper sized cuff around the patient's upper arm, place the stethoscope head directly over the brachial artery, inflate the cuff using the squeeze bulb to occlude the pulse, gradually deflate the pressure in the cuff, and record the systolic and diastolic pressures.

What are the risks of having high blood pressure?

Heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney disease or failure

What is the term for a reduction in blood pressure below the normal range?

Hypotension

What are the potential causes of high blood pressure, as mentioned by Dr. Sadat A. Aziz?

Family history, being overweight, poor diet, too much salt, drinking too much alcohol, not exercising, cigarette smoking, kidney problems Signup and view all the answers

Name two causes of low blood pressure according to Dr. Sadat A. Aziz.

Sepsis and intoxication, blood loss Signup and view all the answers

What is systolic blood pressure?

The degree of force when the heart is pumping (contracting). Signup and view all the answers

Define diastolic blood pressure.

The degree of force when the heart is relaxed. Signup and view all the answers

How is blood pressure normally expressed?

Systolic pressure over diastolic pressure in millimetre of mercury (mm Hg). Signup and view all the answers

What factors affect cardiac output?

Heart rate and stroke volume. Signup and view all the answers

What preparations should be made before blood pressure measurement?

The patient should not have caffeine, cigarette, or exercise for about 30 minutes before the test. The patient should be kept in a quiet and relaxed environment, and constrictive clothing on the used arm should be removed. Signup and view all the answers