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Learn about the importance of blood pressure in health, with details on systolic and diastolic pressure, fluctuations during the day, and factors influencing it. Explore tools like sphygmomanometers and stethoscopes for monitoring. Visit provided YouTube links for visual understanding.
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Normal 120/80 When heart contracts Systolic pressure When heart relaxes Diastolic pressure Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Blood pressure changes during the day. It is lowest as you sleep and rises when you get up. It also can rise when you are excited, nervous, or active. Blood Pressure
Sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff) Stethoscope Pen Paper Tools
Blood Pressure • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fp7Xgq0AFs • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB8nISCEcs8&NR=1 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L3hV-PLlC4 • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e6qtnHa8ps • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrRWkMoFNRc&feature=related