What Pressure Reference Point Should Be Used for Titration of Vasopressor and Vasodilator Drips? Balloon pumping every other heartbeat expands the arterial waveform to five reference points. The ...

The effect of the ascending aortic pressure waveform on the risk of coronary artery disease in men and women analyzed separately has not been reported. No study so far has analyzed the relation ...

An ideal blood pressure is 120/80 which is spelt as 120 over 80. In a blood pressure reading, 120 is systolic and 80 is diastolic. Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is a critical component of blood ...

Blood pressure consists of two numbers. Systolic pressure, the force exerted on blood vessels when the heart beats, is the upper number. Diastolic pressure, the force exerted when the heart is at rest ...

Diastole and systole refer to when the heart muscles relax and contract. The balance between diastolic and systolic pressure determines a person’s blood pressure. A blood pressure reading displays ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Accurate, continuous blood pressure (BP) monitoring is essential for preventing cardiovascular events, yet conventional cuffs ...

Eating heart-healthy foods and taking blood pressure medication may help lower your overall blood pressure over time, including your diastolic blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, a doctor ...

This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure ...