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How to Take Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and strokes. Learn how to take blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video series.

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    Blood Pressure Change Demonstration

    Blood pressure readings often change drastically if the patient is active or moving around. See a demonstration of why these blood pressure changes occur with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Blood Pressure Cuff Placement

    A blood pressure cuff should be placed just above the elbow. Learn more about the placement of the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    How Activity Affects Blood Pressure

    Activity can have a big impact on blood pressure readings. Learn how movement and other activity can elevate blood pressure readings with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    How Oxygen Delivery Affects Blood Pressure

    As you exercise it is becomes easier for your body to deliver oxygen. Learn how this oxygen delivery process affects blood pressure readings with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    How to Take Blood Pressure

    Learning how to take blood pressure is easy once you learn the basic things to listen for with the stethoscope. Learn exactly how to take blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Importance of Exercise for Blood Pressure

    If you have high blood pressure, exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower hypertensive readings. Learn more about the importance of exercise for blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Inflating a Blood Pressure Cuff

    When you take a blood pressure reading it is important to inflate the blood pressure cuff until you no longer hear a pulse. Learn more about how to inflate a blood pressure cuff with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Interpreting Blood Pressure Readings

    Blood pressure readings won't mean anything unless you know how to interpret the blood pressure numbers. Learn more about what blood pressure numbers mean with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Tips for Taking Blood Pressure

    Before a blood pressure reading is taken it's important for the patient to be relaxed. Learn more tips for taking blood pressure from a doctor in this free health video.

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    Tools for Taking Blood Pressure

    Taking blood pressure readings requires several tools including a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. Learn more about the tools required for taking blood pressure with tips from a doctor in this free health video.

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Summary: Blood pressure refers to the force exerted on the walls of blood vessels by circulating blood. A blood pressure reading is one of the most important vital signs and typically refers to arterial pressure, or the pressure on larger arteries. A normal blood pressure in a healthy, resting adult is about 120 systolic over 80 diastolic. High blood pressure can be caused diet, lack of exercise, diseases, drugs, obesity and excess weight. High blood pressure can lead to strokes, heart attacks,heart failure and chronic renal failure. Because of the serious side effects of high blood pressure, regular monitoring of blood pressure is recommended for anyone with hypertension risk factors.

In this free video series an expert doctor will teach you how to take blood pressure. You will get tips on supplies needed for taking blood pressure, where to place the blood pressure cuff and how to get the most accurate blood pressure reading. You will also learn how to inflate the blood pressure cuff, take the blood pressure reading and interpret the results. Finally, get tips on how activity affects blood pressure and on the importance of exercise in lowering high blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure or simply want to monitor your blood pressure, let our expert physician show you how to take blood pressure.

About the Expert

Expert: Dr. Robin Terranella has learned the value of integrative medical services and wants to pass that effectiveness on to his patients. In his medical training at Bastyr University, Dr. Terranella gravitated toward Western medicine's evidence-based methods and valued delivering natural medicine with the same precision. Despite the assumed completeness in this method, he realized that there was more to medicine than research-based evidence. During his studies at Wu Hsing Tao Acupuncture School, Dr. Terranella learned the value of patient individuality and healing. This solid understanding of eastern philosophy and healing coupled with his passion for evidence-based Western methodologies shape his approach to patient care.

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