Topic: Are manual sphygmomanometers more effective than automated sphygmomanometers for accurate blood pressure readings among elderly nursing home residents in England?
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Explain how the heart and kidneys are involved in the regulation of blood pressure
1. Name the branches of the aorta and their distributaries 2. Name major systemic veins and the part of the body they drain of blood 3. Explain the importance of slow blood flow in capillaries 4. Explain the factors that maintain systemic blood pressure 5. Explain how the heart and kidneys are involved in the […]
How would you develop a realistic plan to help this patient reduce his blood pressure and prevent complications?
A 56-year-old patient with newly diagnosed stage 1 hypertension has been referred to you for counseling regarding lifestyle modifications. He is married, with four children — two in high school, two in college. His job as a senior vice-president for a major retail chain requires that he work long hours and frequently eat at restaurants. […]
