PPT-Barry Flashcards
1
Q
What is mean arterial pressure (MAP)?
A
The average arterial pressure during one systole
More stretch=more tense/stiff
2
Q
What does high blood pressure cause?
A
Higher chance of fragmentation and collagen cross-linking
3
Q
What are important points to remember when measuring arterial stiffness?
A
As mean arterial pressure increases, so does the strain on the structural elements of the aorta
