Cardiovascular | Fundamentals of Blood Pressure

Name: Cardiovascular | Fundamentals of Blood Pressure
Uploaded: 2017-08-01T18:58:37.000Z
Duration: 1 h 20 min 20 s

Introduction to Blood Pressure

In this video, the speaker introduces the topic of blood pressure and outlines the different aspects that will be discussed throughout the video.

Understanding Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is defined as the product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance.

The video will cover various components related to blood pressure, including systolic and diastolic blood pressure, resistance, flow rate, velocity of blood flow, cross-sectional area of blood vessels, perfusion pressure, and core cough sounds.

Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

This section focuses on understanding systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Systolic Blood Pressure

Systolic blood pressure refers to the maximum arterial pressure during a cardiac cycle.

It represents the force exerted by the heart when it contracts and pumps blood into the arteries.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure refers to the minimum arterial pressure during a cardiac cycle.

It represents the force exerted by the arteries when they relax between heartbeats.

Flow Rate and Velocity of Blood Flow

This section discusses flow rate and velocity of blood flow.

Flow Rate

Flow rate refers to the volume of fluid (blood) passing through a given point per unit time.

It is measured in centimeters cubed per minute.

Velocity of Blood Flow

Velocity of blood flow refers to how fast or slow blood moves through a vessel.

It can vary depending on factors such as vessel diameter and resistance.

Importance of Understanding Blood Pressure Compensation Mechanisms

This section emphasizes why it is crucial to understand how compensation mechanisms work in response to low and high blood pressure.

Understanding how the body compensates for low or high blood pressure is essential.

It helps in comprehending the influence of various factors on systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Definition of Blood Pressure

This section provides a general definition of blood pressure.

Blood pressure can be defined as the product of cardiac output and total peripheral resistance.

Cardiac output is determined by heart rate multiplied by stroke volume.

Cardiac Output

This section focuses on understanding cardiac output.

Definition of Cardiac Output

Cardiac output (CO) is calculated by multiplying heart rate (HR) with stroke volume (SV).

CO = HR * SV

Factors Affecting Heart Rate

Heart rate can be influenced by the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, hormones like epinephrine and thyroid hormone, as well as ions such as calcium, potassium, and sodium.

Components of Stroke Volume

Stroke volume consists of three components: preload, contractility, and afterload.

Preload refers to the volume of blood in the heart before ventricular contraction.

Contractility is influenced by the sympathetic nervous system, hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine, as well as ions like calcium.

Afterload represents the resistance that must be overcome to push blood from the ventricles into arteries. Conditions like hypertension and atherosclerosis can increase afterload.

Stroke Volume - Preload, Contractility, Afterload

This section delves deeper into stroke volume and its components.

Preload

Preload refers to an increase in blood volume within the heart before ventricular contraction.

Increased preload leads to increased end-diastolic volume, which stretches the heart and increases stroke volume.

Contractility

Contractility is influenced by the sympathetic nervous system, hormones like epinephrine, norepinephrine, glucagon, and thyroid hormones.

Increased contractility results in increased stroke volume.

Afterload

Afterload represents the resistance that must be overcome to push blood from the ventricles into arteries.

Conditions like hypertension and atherosclerosis can increase afterload.

Factors Affecting Afterload

This section discusses factors that affect afterload.

Hypertension and atherosclerotic plaques can increase afterload.

Peripheral resistance also contributes to increased afterload.

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Cardiac Output and Afterload

This section discusses the relationship between afterload and stroke volume, as well as how to calculate cardiac output.

Calculation of Cardiac Output

Cardiac output is measured in milliliters per minute (ml/min).

It can be calculated by multiplying heart rate (beats per minute) with stroke volume (ml/beat).

The formula for cardiac output is: Cardiac Output = Heart Rate x Stroke Volume.

Relationship Between Flow and Velocity

Flow refers to the volume of blood passing through a vessel per unit of time.

Flow is measured in centimeters cubed per minute (cm^3/min), which is similar to cardiac output.

Velocity refers to the speed at which blood flows through a vessel.

The formula for velocity is: Velocity = Flow / Cross-sectional Area.

Relationship Between Cross-sectional Area and Velocity

Cross-sectional area is the area of the blood vessel perpendicular to the direction of flow.

An increase in cross-sectional area leads to a decrease in velocity.

A decrease in cross-sectional area leads to an increase in velocity.

Understanding the Relationship with Examples

When flow (cardiac output) increases, velocity also increases.

When cross-sectional area increases, velocity decreases.

Visualizing examples such as different-sized holes or hoses can help understand this relationship.

Cross Sectional Areas of Blood Vessels

This section explains how cross-sectional areas vary across different types of blood vessels.

Variation in Cross Sectional Areas

The order of increasing cross-sectional areas from smallest to largest is:

Arterioles

Capillaries

Venules

Veins

Understanding Cross Sectional Areas with Examples

Visualizing the shape of blood vessels as cylinders can help understand cross-sectional areas.

Comparing the distance between edges of a blood vessel can determine the greatest cross-sectional area.

Relationship Between Cross Sectional Area and Velocity

This section further explores the relationship between cross-sectional area and velocity of blood flow.

Relationship Between Cross Sectional Area and Velocity

An increase in cross-sectional area leads to a decrease in velocity.

A decrease in cross-sectional area leads to an increase in velocity.

Understanding the Relationship with Examples

Decreasing the diameter or cross-sectional area of a blood vessel increases the velocity of blood flow.

Examples such as using a small hole or constricting a hose can help visualize this relationship.

Variation in Cross Sectional Areas of Blood Vessels

This section discusses how cross-sectional areas vary across different types of blood vessels.

Variation in Cross Sectional Areas

The order of increasing cross-sectional areas from smallest to largest is:

Arterioles

Capillaries

Venules

Veins

Understanding the Cross-Sectional Area of Blood Vessels

In this section, the speaker discusses the cross-sectional area of blood vessels and how it changes along the circulatory system.

The Cross-Sectional Area of Different Blood Vessels

The aorta and larger arteries have a relatively small change in cross-sectional area.

However, once we reach the arterioles, specifically at their network, the cross-sectional area significantly increases.

Comparing Cross-Sectional Areas

To better understand cross-sectional areas, let's compare different blood vessels.

Starting with the aorta as one unit, it gives off arterial branches (1, 2, 3), which then give off numerous capillary branches (10 to 100 per capillary bed).

After draining from capillaries, blood flows into venules (1, 2, 3), eventually leading to veins that can return to the systemic or pulmonary circulation.

As we move along this course, we observe an increase in cross-sectional area.

Importance of Cross-Sectional Area

The speaker emphasizes comparing the cross-sectional areas of capillaries and the aorta.

It is crucial to consider not just individual vessel diameters but also the total cross-section of these vessels.

Relationship between Velocity and Cross-Sectional Area

The velocity of blood flow is inversely related to its cross-sectional area.

In other words:

Aorta has high velocity due to its low cross-sectional area.

Capillaries have slowest velocity due to their large combined cross-sectional area.

Importance of Slow Flow in Capillaries

Slow flow in capillaries allows for effective capillary exchange. This is essential for proper nutrient and gas exchange between blood and tissues.

Velocity of Blood Flow and Cross-Sectional Area

This section explores the relationship between velocity of blood flow and cross-sectional area, emphasizing the importance of slow flow in capillaries for effective capillary exchange.

Relationship between Velocity and Cross-Sectional Area

The velocity of blood flow is highest in the aorta due to its low cross-sectional area.

As we move towards smaller vessels, such as arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins, the cross-sectional area increases, resulting in slower blood flow velocity.

Importance of Slow Flow in Capillaries

Slow flow in capillaries allows for good capillary exchange.

Effective capillary exchange is crucial for proper nutrient and gas exchange between blood and tissues.

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In this section, the speaker discusses cardiac output and total peripheral resistance. They explain the formulas for calculating resistance and introduce Poiseuille's equation. The factors influencing resistance are also discussed.

Calculating Resistance

Flow can be compared to the change in pressure over resistance: flow = Δpressure / resistance.

Another way to express this is by using cardiac output: flow = cardiac output / total peripheral resistance.

Resistance can be calculated using Poiseuille's equation: R = 8nL / πR^4.

Factors Influencing Resistance

Three factors influence resistance: viscosity (n), length of the blood vessel (L), and radius (R).

Viscosity refers to the thickness or stickiness of the blood.

An increase in viscosity leads to an increase in resistance, while a decrease in viscosity leads to a decrease in resistance.

Factors that can increase viscosity include elevated hematocrit (polycythemia) and dehydration.

Factors that can decrease viscosity include anemia, which results in a low hematocrit.

Length of the blood vessel has a minimal impact on resistance, but increased body weight can lead to longer blood vessels and increased resistance.

New Section

In this section, the speaker further explains how different factors affect total peripheral resistance. They emphasize the importance of radius as the most significant contributor to resistance.

Importance of Radius

Out of all the factors influencing resistance, radius has the greatest impact.

Increasing radius decreases resistance, while decreasing radius increases resistance.

Viscosity and length are directly proportional to resistance, while radius is inversely proportional.

Factors Affecting Viscosity

Elevated hematocrit (polycythemia) increases friction between blood layers, leading to increased viscosity and resistance.

Dehydration can also increase viscosity due to a decrease in blood volume and an increase in red blood cell concentration.

Anemia, on the other hand, decreases viscosity and resistance due to a low hematocrit.

Factors Affecting Length

Length of the blood vessel has a minimal impact on resistance.

Increased body weight can result in longer blood vessels, leading to increased resistance.

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The Importance of Radius in Blood Vessels

This section discusses the significance of the radius in blood vessels and how it affects blood flow and resistance.

The Impact of Radius on Blood Vessel Diameter

When the radius of a blood vessel increases, it is called vasodilation. This occurs when smooth muscle cells relax, leading to an increase in the diameter of the blood vessel. Vasodilation decreases resistance.

Conversely, when the radius of a blood vessel decreases, it is referred to as vasoconstriction. This occurs due to increased sympathetic nervous system activity, causing the diameter of the blood vessel to decrease. Vasoconstriction increases resistance.

Significance of Radius in Resistance

The radius has a significant impact on resistance because it is raised to the fourth power in the equation that determines resistance.

Changes in radius can have a substantial effect on resistance due to this exponential relationship.

Laminar Flow and Turbulent Flow

This section explains laminar flow and turbulent flow within blood circulation and their effects on resistance.

Laminar Flow

Laminar flow refers to normal, streamlined flow within blood vessels.

In laminar flow, velocity is highest at the center of the vessel and slower towards the edges.

It has no significant effect on resistance since increasing pressure proportionally increases flow.

Turbulent Flow

Turbulent flow occurs when there are obstructions or occlusions within a blood vessel.

It leads to turbulence and creates noise.

Turbulent flow generates heat and increases resistance due to disrupted flow patterns caused by obstructions or plaques.

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Turbulent Flow and Perfusion Pressure

In this section, the speaker discusses turbulent flow and its relationship with perfusion pressure. They explain how turbulent flow decreases the volume of blood circulation and increases perfusion pressure, leading to high resistance. The speaker also mentions physiological and pathological examples of turbulent flow.

Turbulent Flow

Turbulent flow decreases the actual flow of blood through a vessel and increases perfusion pressure.

This leads to an increase in resistance, resulting in high resistance.

Physiological example: Turbulent flow can occur when blood hits valves inside the heart, such as the mitral valve.

Pathological example: Turbulent flow caused by plaque or restrictions can lead to bruits (heard on carotid artery) or murmurs.

Mean Arterial Pressure and Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure

In this section, the speaker explains mean arterial pressure (MAP) and systolic/diastolic blood pressure. They discuss how MAP is calculated using the difference between mean arterial pressure and central venous pressure. The speaker also defines systolic and diastolic blood pressures.

Mean Arterial Pressure

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated as the difference between mean arterial pressure (MAP) and central venous pressure.

Central venous pressure determines right atrial pressure, which affects blood flow to the right side of the heart.

In most cases, central venous pressure is small compared to mean arterial pressure.

Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure

Systolic blood pressure is the force generated by the heart during contraction to push blood out of the ventricles into major arteries.

Diastolic blood pressure is measured when the heart is at rest between contractions.

Average systolic blood pressure is around 120 mmHg.

Systolic blood pressure stretches the walls of the aorta.

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New Section

This section explains how the elasticity of blood vessels affects blood pressure and introduces the concepts of systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

Elasticity of Blood Vessels

When blood vessels are elastic, they recoil after stretching.

The recoil squeezes the blood downwards, sending it out through the aorta.

The aorta can send the blood up to the head or down through the abdominal and thoracic regions.

Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

Systolic blood pressure is when the blood is being pushed into the aorta, stretching it. It is typically around 120 mmHg.

Diastolic blood pressure occurs when the aorta recoils back to its normal size. It is typically around 80 mmHg.

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated by adding one-third of the pulse pressure to the diastolic blood pressure. MAP helps propel substances out of capillary beds into tissues.

New Section

This section explains how to calculate mean arterial pressure (MAP) using diastolic blood pressure and pulse pressure.

Calculating Mean Arterial Pressure

Diastolic blood pressure: approximately 80 mmHg

Pulse pressure: difference between systolic and diastolic pressures (e.g., 120 - 80 = 40 mmHg)

One-third of pulse pressure: approximately 13 mmHg

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) = Diastolic BP + One-third of pulse pressure

Example calculation: MAP = 80 + 13 = 93 mmHg

New Section

This section emphasizes the importance of mean arterial pressure in propelling substances out of capillary beds into tissues.

Importance of Mean Arterial Pressure

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) is crucial for propelling substances out of capillary beds into tissues.

MAP is regulated within the central nervous system and other tissues in the body.

It is important to maintain a stable mean arterial pressure around 93 mmHg.

New Section

This section discusses the process of measuring blood pressure and explains the significance of systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.

Measuring Blood Pressure

When measuring blood pressure, a cuff is placed around the brachial artery and inflated.

As the cuff compresses the artery, blood flow through that area decreases.

The first sound heard when slowly releasing the cuff is the systolic blood pressure.

The last point at which sounds disappear indicates the diastolic blood pressure.

New Section

This section concludes with a reminder about understanding blood pressure regulation for future videos on the topic.

Understanding Blood Pressure Regulation

Understanding concepts covered in this video will be essential for comprehending future videos on blood pressure regulation.

It is important to grasp these concepts to make sense of subsequent content.