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This document discusses blood pressure, including how it is measured, normal ranges, factors that affect readings, and methods of assessment. Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls and is recorded as a fraction with systolic (highest pressure when ventricles contract) over diastolic (lowest pressure as ventricles relax). Several factors like age, exercise, weight, and medications can impact readings. Manual assessment uses a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer to listen for Korotkoff sounds
- Author
- Taryn Corbett
- Language
- EN