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| - Blood Pressure is the sixth episode of the Season 6. It is the one-hundred and forty-eighth overall.
- Blood pressure that was "practically nonexistent" was considered "perfectly normal" for a Vulcan. (TOS: "The Naked Time" ) Under certain conditions, people were known to alter their blood pressure, lower their body temperature, and manifest tumors as a result of psychological stimuli. Julian Bashir, being genetically enhanced, could control his vital signs, including his blood pressure. (DS9: "Things Past", "Extreme Measures") When Miles O'Brien was infected by harvesters in 2370, the initial signs of his infection were low blood pressure and a fever. (DS9: "Armageddon Game")
- Blood pressure is a measure of the force blood in major arteries (generally, the arteries leading to the arm) can overcome over resistance. It is expressed as a ratio of two numbers - the pressure in mm of mercury (mmHg) that the blood in the artery can overcome when the vessels are under direct pressure from the heart when it contracts, and the pressure the blood can overcome when the heart is at rest in the short time between beats. "Normal" blood pressure is generally 120/80, but blood pressures from about 110/70 to 140/90 are considered acceptable.
- Blood pressure measurement consists of systolic and diastolic readings, and may be influenced by a number of factors such as diet, medication, weight, physical activity, alcohol, smoking, stress, and the intake of various dietary supplements. Research has been shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, with reduced total fat to include saturated fat and low-fat dairy products can significantly reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), even if body weight and sodium intake is constant. The top number (systolic reading) is the pressure produced by the heart on the blood vessels as it pumps to the body, or when the heart beats during the systole phase. The bottom number (diastolic reading) is the minimum pressure within the arteries through a full cardiac cycle, or when the heart relax
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| - Blood pressure measurement consists of systolic and diastolic readings, and may be influenced by a number of factors such as diet, medication, weight, physical activity, alcohol, smoking, stress, and the intake of various dietary supplements. Research has been shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, with reduced total fat to include saturated fat and low-fat dairy products can significantly reduce hypertension (high blood pressure), even if body weight and sodium intake is constant. The top number (systolic reading) is the pressure produced by the heart on the blood vessels as it pumps to the body, or when the heart beats during the systole phase. The bottom number (diastolic reading) is the minimum pressure within the arteries through a full cardiac cycle, or when the heart relaxes during the diastole phase. Normal systolic pressure ranges from 120 millimeters of mercury (mmHg) to 130mmHg. Normal diastolic pressure ranges from 80mmHg to 85mmHg. Blood pressure is measured using a sphygmomanometer (blood pressure cuff). Blood pressure cuff simulators are used by healthcare professionals to practice blood pressure measurement and assessment.
- Blood pressure is a measure of the force blood in major arteries (generally, the arteries leading to the arm) can overcome over resistance. It is expressed as a ratio of two numbers - the pressure in mm of mercury (mmHg) that the blood in the artery can overcome when the vessels are under direct pressure from the heart when it contracts, and the pressure the blood can overcome when the heart is at rest in the short time between beats. "Normal" blood pressure is generally 120/80, but blood pressures from about 110/70 to 140/90 are considered acceptable. High blood pressure or 'hypertension' (generally from about 140/90 to 180/100) is considered to put the patient at a higher risk of stroke and other cardio-vasular diseases. As a result, patients with blood pressure in this range generally undergo treatment, either with medication or with lifestyle changes. There are several medications that are effective in treating blood pressure, each group of which acts in a unique way and such drugs must be targeted to the individual patient. Lifestyle changes require that the patient change behaviors that tend to raise blood pressure, such as being overweight, smoking, or drinking alcohol to excess. The role of salt in blood pressure is currently under review, but historically it has believed that excess salt intake also raises blood pressure. Regular monitoring of blood pressure is important. There are web tools that let users store and analyze their readings. One example is Blood Pressure Chart . Very high blood pressure is a serious condition and puts the patient at immediate risk of stroke. It can be the result of such conditions as restricted major arteries, kidney disorders, or drug use. Low blood pressure is also a serious condition and puts the patient at risk of losing consciousness (due to the inability of blood to reach the brain) and damage to other major organs, most of which require a constant flow of blood at appropriate pressure to function properly. Although several conditions can cause low blood pressure, a common cause is an overdose of depressive drugs, such as alcohol or barbituates.
- Blood pressure that was "practically nonexistent" was considered "perfectly normal" for a Vulcan. (TOS: "The Naked Time" ) Under certain conditions, people were known to alter their blood pressure, lower their body temperature, and manifest tumors as a result of psychological stimuli. Julian Bashir, being genetically enhanced, could control his vital signs, including his blood pressure. (DS9: "Things Past", "Extreme Measures") When Miles O'Brien was infected by harvesters in 2370, the initial signs of his infection were low blood pressure and a fever. (DS9: "Armageddon Game") Kes's pulse and blood pressure increased to dangerously high levels as she was experiencing elogium. (VOY: "Elogium") In 2371, Vedek Bareil's arterial pressure fell rapidly after he underwent cardiac arrest. (DS9: "Life Support") In 2373, when Elim Garak experienced claustrophobia after having to work in a tight space to help rescue himself and others from Internment Camp 371, Doctor Julian Bashir commented that Garak's pulse was racing and he didn't want to think about his blood pressure. (DS9: "By Inferno's Light") Due to the Srivani experiments, the blood pressure of a crewmember went to the level of 360/125 and she went into an hypertensive shock shortly before she died on the bridge. (VOY: "Scientific Method") In 2374, The Doctor found that Seven of Nine's blood pressure was slightly off, but within tolerance. This was recorded rather airily due to his preoccupation with Kovin's death, which Seven shared. (VOY: "Retrospect") In 2377, The Doctor listed elevated blood pressure among the physiological responses that were indicated when one person had romantic feelings for another. This information was supplied to Icheb, who was laboring under a misapprehension involving B'Elanna Torres. (VOY: "Nightingale") In the writers' second draft script of ENT: "Breaking the Ice", Malcolm Reed's blood pressure was slightly low after he was rescued from an emergency in which a tear in his EV suit caused him to suffer inhalation problems. The issue regarding his low blood pressure was considered non-threatening. According to the Star Trek Encyclopedia (4th ed., vol. 1, p. 373) , intravascular pressure, a term first mentioned in "Genesis" , was an alternate name for blood pressure.
- Blood Pressure is the sixth episode of the Season 6. It is the one-hundred and forty-eighth overall.
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