blood pressure
Cuff-measured vital sign
Blood pressure is the force exerted by circulating blood against the walls of arteries.
It's measured as two numbers—systolic (during heartbeats) over diastolic (between beats): Her blood pressure was 120 over 80.
High blood pressure strains the cardiovascular system; low blood pressure can cause dizziness.
Figuratively, something that raises your blood pressure agitates or angers you.
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
- mmHgPressure measurement unit
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
- stethoscopeMedical listening instrument
auscultation · palpation · brachial · reading · baseline · ambulatory · home monitoring · digital monitor
Of heart contraction
- diastolicHeart's filling phase
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- circulationMovement through a system
pulse · heart rate · cardiac output · vasoconstriction · vasodilation · capillaries · aorta · coronary
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- salt intakeDietary sodium amount
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
- smoking cessationDiscontinuing cigarette use
stress reduction · meditation · potassium · magnesium · whole grains · leafy greens · low-sodium · heart-healthy
Medications reducing blood pressure
- lisinoprilBlood pressure medication name
- amlodipineHeart and vessel medication
- losartanARB antihypertensive agent
- beta-blockersHeart rate reducers
thiazide · diuretics · renin · aldosterone · preeclampsia · gestational · resistant · malignant
Relating to body stance
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
- lightheadednessSensation of near-fainting
shock · dehydration · sepsis · anaphylaxis · vasovagal · neurogenic
sphygmomanometer
Arterial pressure measuring instrument
stethoscope · auscultation · palpation · brachial · reading · baseline · ambulatory · home monitoring · digital monitor · aneroid
systolic
Of heart contraction
circulation · pulse · heart rate · cardiac output · vasoconstriction · vasodilation · capillaries · aorta · coronary · vascular
sodium
Eleventh element, highly reactive
- salt intakeDietary sodium amount
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- weight managementRegulating body mass intentionally
smoking cessation · stress reduction · meditation · potassium · magnesium · whole grains · leafy greens · low-sodium · heart-healthy
antihypertensives
Medications reducing blood pressure
- lisinoprilBlood pressure medication name
- amlodipineHeart and vessel medication
- losartanARB antihypertensive agent
beta-blockers · thiazide · diuretics · renin · aldosterone · preeclampsia · gestational · resistant · malignant · essential
postural
Relating to body stance
- dizzinessUnsteady, spinning sensation
- faintingTemporary loss of consciousness
- syncopeTemporary loss of consciousness
lightheadedness · shock · dehydration · sepsis · anaphylaxis · vasovagal · neurogenic
- healthhealth, wellness, vitality, fitness, well-being
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- medicinedoctor, doctors, hospital, medicine, surgery
- Circulatory Systemheart rate, artery, veins, capillary, arteries
- health factorsexercise, psychological factors, genetics, smoking, alcohol
- doctor's officedoctor, appointment, checkup, exam room, examination table
blood pressurehypotension
Abnormally reduced arterial pressure
hypertension · low blood pressure · high blood pressure · pulse rate · heart rate
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