Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is the result of two forces: from the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries and throughout the circulatory system, and the force of the arteries as they resist blood flow. Blood pressure is measured by putting […]
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Hypertension – Causes And Treatments
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major problem in America today. A combination of factors has led to the increase in cases of hypertension. Americans today are more likely to be obese than they were twenty years ago. The sedentary lifestyle and high fat and sodium intake of the average American are just two […]
Normal Blood Pressure Vs High Blood Pressure – What You Might Not Know About Hypertension
High blood pressure is nicknamed “the silent killer” because there are often no symptoms. While some people experience headaches or dizziness, the majority of people with high blood pressure feel just fine. These individuals will often think they have a normal blood pressure. The only way to know for sure if blood pressure is elevated […]
EMT Tips Blood Pressure
Chris Le Baudour, EMT discusses the finer points of Blood Pressure Cuff anatomy and offers tips on recording accurate BP.