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Physiologic Determinants of Blood Pressure Video
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Video at a Glance
- Blood pressure is determined by cardiac output and arterial resistance.
- The radius of the arteries has the most significant impact on blood pressure.
- The video details the physics of blood pressure, including Darcy’s Law and Poisseuilles Law.
- Blood pressure can increase due to increased cardiac output or increased arterial resistance.
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