Blood Pressure Etc Flashcards

1
Q

Blood pressure

A

The strength of blood pushing against the sides of your blood vessels

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2
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What happens if you bp is high

A

If bp is high it puts an extra strain on your arteries leading to strokes or heart attacks

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3
Q

SYSTOLIC

A

First top number

the highest level of your blood pressure when your heart beats.

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4
Q

Diastolic

A

Second bottom number

Lowest level of your bp when your heart relaxes between beats

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