Arterial Blood Pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is arterial blood pressure?
A
The force exerted by the blood on the arterial walls resulting in their distension
2
Q
What is systolic blood pressure?
A
Maximum pressure in the arteries during systole
3
Q
What is normal range for SBP?
A
100 -140 mmHg
4
Q
What is diastolic blood pressure?
A
Minimum pressure in the arteries just before systole
5
Q
What is the normal range for DBP?
A
60-90 mmHg
6
Q
What is pulse pressure?
A
The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure
7
Q
What is mean arterial pressure?
A
Average pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle
8
Q
Which period is shorter diastole or systolic?
A
Systolic
9
Q
What is the equation for ABP?
A
