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what can cause the top number of blood pressure run up to 159
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 15y agoThe most common cause is exercise.
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Which describes the effect or prolonged stress on blood pressure?
It causes blood pressure to increase.
What causes filtrate to flow from the blood into the glomerulus?
Is increase in blood pressure in the capillaries
What are the factors affecting peripheral resistance which influence BP?
There are three factors that increase peripheral resistance. These factors include autonomic activity, pharmacologic agents, and blood viscosity. Each factor increases the constriction of arteries, which in turn causes peripheral resistance.
What causes vasopressin increase?
yea,by retention water ,it increase blood volume,which ultimately increase blood pressure..
What is Angiotensin I?
It causes narrowing of the small blood vessels in tissues, resulting in an increase in blood pressure
Why is smoking bad for your blood pressure?
The nicotine in a cigarette causes small blood vessels to constrict, which thereby increases blood pressure.
What happens if you flex your muscles during a blood pressure test?
It'll Increase your blood pressure because the blood is being rushed to the area where your flexing, which causes your blood pressure to rise.
Does hemorrhage increase blood pressure?
the question is not sufficiently specified to enable a good answer in a short essay. There are many kinds and degrees of "Hemorrhage" No. A hemorrhage causes a loss in blood/plasma, and that will decrease the hydrostatic pressure of the vessels --> decrease blood pressure.
What is Gelafundin?
Gelafundin is a substance that is used to increase intravascular volume (the volume inside blood vessels). This may be used for example in case of a low blood pressure (because an increase in the intravascular vol causes an increase in blood pressure) until blood is available.
Does lisinopril cause blood sugar to increase?
Lisinopril is an ace inhibitor that causes blood vessels to constrict and increase blood pressure. This should not increase blood sugar as the two arent connected. If for some reason you think you are having a side effect contact your dr. I was given Lisinopril to LOWER my blood pressure. How is it that you say it increases blood pressure?
Does stress and medications affect blood pressure?
Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system which does increase the blood pressure. Many medications effect blood pressure, too many to name.
Does high level causes increase in blood pressure?
Question needs clarification- high levels of what?
