Thread by @amerix

Basic Mathematics of Blood Pressure.

Blood Pressure = CO x PR

CO = Cardiac Output.
PR = Peripheral Resistance.

CO = HR x SV

HR = Heart Rate.
SV = Stroke Volume.

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Cardiac Output (CO) is the amount of blood pumped out of the heart in a minute.

Peripheral Resistance (PR) is resistance of arteries to blood flow pumped from the heart.

If arteries constrict, there is higher resistance. If they relax, there is reduced resistance.

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CO = SV x HR

Stroke Volume (SV) is the amount of blood pumped from the heart in a beat.

Heart Rate (HR) is the number of heartbeats per minute.

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Therefore

Blood Pressure = CO x PR

It therefore implies that the higher the CO, the higher the blood pressure. Eg, when anxious.

But commonly, the higher the PR, then the higher the blood pressure.

What can cause higher PR?

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Higher Peripheral Resistance:

- Narrow arteries. Inflammed arteries from sugar and seed oils.

As simple as that, your BP begins to rise.

The length of your vessels can also raise PR, especially when you become obese, vessels increase in size to feed adipose tissues.

Is fasting important in the management of high blood pressure?

Yes.

Why?

1. Reduces inflammation in the narrowed arteries.

2. 'Melts' plaque in narrowed arteries.

3. Reduces adiposity hence shortens blood vessels.

So, FAST. Daily. - and lift weights.

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