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How can I Increase my Understanding of Blood Pressure?

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

There are many options available to increase your understanding of blood pressure. For example, you may start out by asking your doctor or a nurse in your doctor’s office to explain it to you. You may also read information provided by websites that focus on blood pressure as well as general websites that provide information about a range of conditions. Likewise, you may search online for videos that explain blood pressure and contain footage that helps you gain a visual sense of how it works. Additionally, a local library may prove a good source of information about blood pressure.

One of the best ways to gain a better understanding of blood pressure is to talk with your doctor about it. Your doctor should be able to provide an in-depth explanation you can understand. He may also have literature he can provide to heighten your awareness of blood pressure. Additionally, the nurses at your doctor’s office may be good sources of information. Often, nurses are trained to help educate patients.

Personal pulse and blood pressure monitors can be used to monitor hypertension.
Personal pulse and blood pressure monitors can be used to monitor hypertension.

You may also increase your understanding of blood pressure by visiting websites designed for people who either have high blood pressure or want to learn more about it. While these websites may focus on high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, they often include detailed explanations of blood pressure, what it means, and how it affects your body. In fact, you may find such information on general health-related websites in addition to those that focus on blood pressure specifically. Many heart-health websites provide valuable information as well.

The brachial artery is commonly used to take blood pressure measurements.
The brachial artery is commonly used to take blood pressure measurements.

As you search the Internet for information helpful for increasing your understanding of blood pressure, you may also do well to visit sites that post videos added by consumers and businesses. By typing blood pressure into the search box on one of these sites, you may find a list of educational videos you can watch to learn more. The videos may vary in terms of accuracy and quality, however. For this reason, you may prefer to watch those posted by health and educational organizations, doctors, or nurses.

A library may also prove to be an excellent source of information for increasing your understanding of blood pressure. You may find books that describe various body systems and include information on blood pressure. You may also find a number of books that provide information about health conditions, including high blood pressure. Interestingly, you may find that some of the most helpful books for understanding blood pressure are those intended for children. Often, such books contain explanations that are simple, free of medical jargon, and accompanied by illustrations.

Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a WiseGEEK writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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Nicole Madison
Nicole Madison

Nicole’s thirst for knowledge inspired her to become a WiseGEEK writer, and she focuses primarily on topics such as homeschooling, parenting, health, science, and business. When not writing or spending time with her four children, Nicole enjoys reading, camping, and going to the beach.

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    • Personal pulse and blood pressure monitors can be used to monitor hypertension.
      By: Stephen VanHorn
      Personal pulse and blood pressure monitors can be used to monitor hypertension.
    • The brachial artery is commonly used to take blood pressure measurements.
      By: Kurhan
      The brachial artery is commonly used to take blood pressure measurements.