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The Arterial System and Blood Pressure

Strong Medicine via YouTube

Overview

Explore the intricacies of the arterial system and blood pressure in this 25-minute educational video. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the physical factors influencing blood pressure, including the Windkessel effect, arterial compliance, and age-related changes. Delve into the concept of respiratory pulse pressure variation and its significance. Follow along with a structured presentation covering mean arterial pressure, determinants of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, pulse pressure, and concluding with a concise summary. Enhance your knowledge of cardiology and physiology with this in-depth exploration, ideal for medical students and healthcare professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of cardiovascular dynamics.

Syllabus

Introduction.
Mean arterial pressure.
The Windkessel effect.
Determinants of SBP, DBP, and pulse pressure.
Pulse pressure variation.
Summary.

Taught by

Strong Medicine

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  • Kashish Garg
    The course structure was clearly defined, and the readings were appropriate to the course goals. The course made me think, and I feel more confident to do more advanced work in the subject. The instructor was highly professional and delivered an excellent training program. The course was thoroughly enjoyable and totally helpful and relevant to my everyday practice. The hands-on exercises and real-world examples provided in the course allowed me to apply my learning effectively.

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