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Blood Pressure Changes In The Aorta During The Cardiac Cycle
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Total cards: 3•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Blood pressure during cardiac cycle
Back (Answer)
Blood pressure changes in the aorta during the cardiac cycle Blood pressure increases during ventricular systole and decreases during diastole
#2
Front (Question)
Blood pressure
Back (Answer)
Blood pressure is measured using sphygmomanometer An inflatable cuff stops blood flow in the artery and decreases gradually The blood starts to flow (detected by a pulse) at systolic pressure. The blood flows freely though the artery (and a pulse is not detected) at diastolic pressure A typical blood pressure reading for a young adult is 120/80 mmHg
#3
Front (Question)
Hypertension
Back (Answer)
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a major risk factor for many diseases including coronary heart disease