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Blood pressure is is sometimes called arterial blood pressure. It is caused by circulating blood on the walls of arteries. When the heart beats, it does not have a constant pressure. It rests slightly in between beats. There is a maximum called systolic and a minimum called diastolic. The pressure is measured in the upper arm at the brachial artery. The BP is expressed in systolic pressure over diastolic pressure in millimeters of Mercury (mmHg) and normal blood pressure for an adult is 120/80.
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Do you inherit high blood presssure?
A person does not technically inherit high blood pressure, but a person can inherit the tendency to develop high blood pressure. As well, personal habits combine to cause a tendency to become a reality.
Why does blood presssure need to be controlled in your body?
High blood pressure can result in a multitude of problems including increased risk of heart problems, damage to the vascular system, haemorrhage (bleeds), stroke and oedema (swelling) of tissue.
Will a doctor still perform breast augmentation on an individual with high blood pressure?
if a person is with high blood presssure it will be very dangerouss to life for the patient. one can not go for surgery unless it is controlled and come within normal limits.
How do metemorphic rocks form?
they form by heat and presssure
How is presssure exerted from fluids?
the pressure goes down
When is systolic presssure mesured?
Systolic pressure is a representation of the maximum pressure exerted on the arteries. Systolic pressure measures the maximum amount of pressure the blood exerts during a heart beat.
What is mxd test blood?
MXD test blood is the measure of mixed cells in the blood. Also meaning, the measure of Lymphocytes in the blood.
How do you treat a bad cut?
Rest Elevate and Direct Presssure
What is the syandard measure of blood pressure?
The standard measure of blood pressure is the millimeters of mercury.
Can you measure blood loss in urine?
Ask a doctor for a urine test and they can measure your blood loss.
The measure of the amount of alcohol in person blood is called what?
The measure of the amount of alcohol in a persons blood is called the blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
The measure of the amount of alcohol in a person blood is called what?
The measure of the amount of alcohol in a persons blood is called the blood alcohol concentration (BAC).
