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The point of elevating the feet and lowering the head is not to raise blood pressure, but to use gravity to cause an increased flow of blood to the brain.
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Will eating beets lower blood pressure?
I am not completely sure about beets lowering blood pressure, but beets do increase vasodilation. When this happens your arteries open up allowing for more blood to flow to the rest of your body.
What intervention would increase the blood going back to the heart?
elevating your legs
What vitals signs does a hemorrhage affect?
If you are hemorrhaging, your vital signs may be affected. This includes lowering of blood pressure and increase in pulse.
A word for lowering blood pressure?
Hypotension
Where could I find information about lowering my blood pressure?
The National heart,lung,and blood institute is a great page to read up on lowering your blood pressure. They are many sites available about how to achieve a lower blood pressure reading.
Lowering blood pressure is associated with what minerals?
Potassium
What foods are important to low blood pressure?
Potassium (bananas) and magnesium (dark green vegetables) are good foods for lowering blood pressure. Note that lowering blood pressure is a great way, but don't forget to eat foods that also prevent high blood pressure.
Are blood pressure lowering teas safe and effective?
Hibiscus tea can help lower high blood pressure. If you drink it everyday, studies have shown that it can help lower high blood pressure. Make sure to make all of the changes your doctor tells you to when lowering your blood pressure.
Which describes the effect or prolonged stress on blood pressure?
It causes blood pressure to increase.
Do blood pressure medications contain opiates?
No. Opiates are not for the use of lowering blood pressure, unless your doctor is confused.
What is hypotension in surgery?
Hypotension in surgery refers to the intentional lowering of the patient's arterial blood pressure during the procedure. Lowering blood pressure has been shown to reduce blood loss and the consequent need for transfusions.
Does your blood pressure increase when your blood volume increase?
yes
