That is because extra cholesterol in the blood settles on the inner walls of the arteries, narrowing them, allowing less blood to pass through them to the heart. The higher your total blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk. 展开 ...
Why would hydrostatic blood pressure in blood vessels decrease due to vascular resistance? Why does blood pressure in the body decrease the farther away it is from the arteries to veins if there is vascular resistance? What are the factors that affect blood flow in the vasculature and their rel...
Control cholesterol and high blood pressure:It's a good idea to have your cholesterol levels and blood pressure checked at least once per year, or more frequently if you have a history of high levels. If you have been prescribed medication to manage one or the other, stay on top of it,...
How does hyperglycemia affect the body? Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) means there is too much sugar in the blood because the body lacks enough insulin. Associated with diabetes, hyperglycemia can causevomiting, excessive hunger and thirst, rapid heartbeat, vision problems and other symptoms. Un...
5. Control your blood pressure High blood pressurecan damage your arteries, making it harder for blood and oxygen to flow to your heart. This can cause heart disease. Anegawa says controlling your blood pressure will keep your heart healthy. ...
A blood pressure test is the only way to know if your blood pressure is too high. During the test, a cuff is placed around your upper arm to measure the pressure of blood flowing through the arteries. While it’s almost impossible to tell if you have high blood pressure without a test...
Explain how blood pressure is measured. Why does blood pressure in the body decrease the farther away it is from the arteries to veins if there is vascular resistance? List and explain the factors that influence blood pressure. What are the factors that affect blood flow in...
Aging, smoking, and other factors that can cause blockage of the arteries could block small arteries in the vaginal area and reduce moisture there, Dr. Landa explains. “The main reason we get wet to begin with is that when the blood vessels in the vaginal area get engorged (like an erec...
High blood pressure damages the inner lining of arteries. These damaged arteries become leaky and begin to lose their elasticity as they collect dietary fats circulating in the bloodstream. As a result, blood flow becomes limited and turbulent leading to increased risk of eye disease and heart dis...
Learn more about the benefits of maintaining a healthy weight to prevent high blood pressure or control it at home.