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What is the best way to explain to an 11 year old exactly what blood pressure is?
To explain to an 11 year old exactly what blood pressure is I suggest you to let him see a video about the blood pressure. visual for kids is the best .
What exactly can I do to diet and lower my blood pressure?
You can try to work on working in less salty foods into your diet. Foods that are high in salt can cause your blood pressure to raise so it is advised to avoid foods such as french fries or Chinese.
Is a powerful vasoconstrictor that narrows the diameters of blood vessels thereby raising blood pressure?
Yes. Exactly correct.
What can be done exactly to reduce high blood pressure?
To reduce high blood pressure, you can start with eating less sodium and getting more rest; these things can elevate the blood pressure, but so can other things like prolonged tension or stress.
Does your blood pressure vary according to the work you do?
yes
What is measured when taking a persons blood pressure?
blood pressure is a measure of how hard your heart has to work to pump blood through your body. there is a systolic and a diastolic measure.... basically if your heart is having to work really hard to get blood to your whole body, there is a problem with your arteries (or your heart)
Is blood pressure higher in capillaries than in veins?
The blood is under low pressure once entering the capillary.
Where can one find information on what exactly is low blood pressure?
A person can find information about low blood pressure by contacting your family doctor or local hospital. Low blood pressure is also called hypotension. If you do not have a doctor or hospital in your area you can also find information about it on WebMD.
What is the term for your blood pressure and your heart at work?
When you are getting the doctor to take your blood pressure the readings are called: dystolic/systolic 120/80
How does the spygnomanometer work?
A sphymomanometer is used to measure blood pressure. It consists of an inflatable cuff to restrict blood flow, a pressure gauge to measure cuff pressure, and a stethoscope to listen to the blood flow sounds. By inflating the cuff and gradually releasing the pressure, the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings can be obtained.
How can elevating your legs help to lower blood pressure?
Elevating your legs can help lower blood pressure by reducing the amount of work your heart has to do to pump blood throughout your body. When you elevate your legs, gravity helps to move blood back towards your heart, decreasing the pressure in your blood vessels and ultimately lowering your blood pressure.
Does high blood pressure lead to an increase in cardiac output?
Yes, high blood pressure can lead to an increase in cardiac output. This is because the heart has to work harder to pump blood against the higher pressure in the arteries.
