Blood Pressure Flashcards
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Q
What is systolic pressure?
A
Pressure of the blood as a result of ventricular contraction.
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Q
What is blood pressure?
A
Measurement of the pressure exerted by blood as it pulsates through the arteries.
2
Q
What is diastolic pressure?
A
Pressure of the blood when the ventricles are at rest.
3
Q
What is pulse pressure?
A
Difference between systolic and diastolic.
4
Q
What is hypertension?
A
High blood pressure. Sustained elevated pressure above 130/90.
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Q
What is hypotension?
A
Low blood pressure. Below 100/60.
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Q
Average systolic range?
A
100-130mmHg. Top number.
7
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Average diastolic range?
A
60-80mmHg. Low number.
