Blood Pressure Physiology
Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls.
PhysiologyIntermediate
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LearnLearning outcomes
- Explain systolic and diastolic phases.
- Explain repeated measurement detects silent elevation.
- Explain primary versus secondary hypertension.
- Explain persistent pressure and organ damage.