Blood Pressure Etc Flashcards
1
Q
Blood pressure
A
The strength of blood pushing against the sides of your blood vessels
2
Q
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
3
Q
SYSTOLIC
A
First top number
the highest level of your blood pressure when your heart beats.
4
Q
Diastolic
A
Second bottom number
Lowest level of your bp when your heart relaxes between beats