BP and HR Flashcards
1
Q
what is diastolic bp and why can it not be 0
A
a certain level of pressure is required to maintain blood flow and perfusion to vital organs even during the resting phase of the heart. Even when the heart is at rest, there is still some degree of tension or residual pressure in the arterial system due to elastic recoil
2
Q
what is BP response of a anxious person
A
sbp higher then usual
dbp same or decreases slightly
