ARTERIAL PRESSURE

Students:
• Julieta Arroyo
• Derlis Choperena
• Aisly Anillo
• Valentina Perez
• yelitza Vega
 ARTERIAL PRESSURE

It is defined as the force that the blood exerts against the arterial walls
 Generally this pressure is recorded as two numbers as we see it on the screen.

• The first the top number called systolic blood pressure caused by the contraction of the
heart muscle.
• Second the lower number called diastolic arterial pressure that occurs when the heart
relaxes.
The value of the blood pressure
figure is read in millimeters of
mercury and is classified
according to the American Heart
Association by categories such as
those presented in the table.
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How pressure is measured with a
One sitting up straight and resting the
device called a sphygmomanometer
arm on a flat surface.
and following three steps.

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Three the valve of the hose is opened
Two the cuff is placed on the forearm and the reading is recorded.
and filled.
 How is hypertension prevented

• It is also important to know that blood pressure can

change at any time due to changes in posture, stress
or sleep.
• Therefore, it is recommended to prevent it by
performing physical activity, eating healthy and
maintaining an ideal weight.