blood pressure
noun
: pressure that is exerted by the blood upon the walls of the blood vessels and especially arteries and that varies with the muscular efficiency of the heart, the blood volume and viscosity, the age and health of the individual, and the state of the vascular wall
Examples of blood pressure in a Sentence
The doctor says he has high blood pressure.
These drugs help lower blood pressure.
She has a blood pressure of 120.
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The researchers found that replacing any less active behavior with five minutes of exercise could lower systolic blood pressure by 0.68 points and diastolic blood pressure by 0.54 points.
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
However, higher doses of taurine may lower blood pressure and enhance the effects of blood pressure-lowering medications.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Plus, research finds that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood pressure and a stronger immune system, Norwoods says.
—Danielle Dimeglio, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
Device Alarms and Settings The IABP device monitors your heart's rhythm and blood pressure to time the inflation and deflation of the balloon.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
However, higher doses of taurine may lower blood pressure and enhance the effects of blood pressure-lowering medications.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Plus, research finds that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise can help reduce inflammation and support healthy blood pressure and a stronger immune system, Norwoods says.
—Danielle Dimeglio, SELF, 31 Oct. 2024
Device Alarms and Settings The IABP device monitors your heart's rhythm and blood pressure to time the inflation and deflation of the balloon.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for blood pressure
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“Blood pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20pressure. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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