Understanding Blood Pressure - A-Z of the NHS - Dr Gill

Understanding Blood Pressure - A-Z of the NHS - Dr Gill

Understanding BP can be quite a challenge for patients, but actually interpreting blood pressure readings is very simple. When people have children at home, the most important bit of medical kit they need is a thermometer, after that, ALL households should have a blood pressure meter

Blood pressure is the amount of force caused by blood pressing against the walls of your arteries - but there is quite a bit of science behind what the systolic and diastolic pressures and we are going to try and explain that here so you can understand the function of the blood pressure cuff, and how the pressures in the cuff relate to the calculation of the blood pressure

Dr Andy Stein joins us again to discuss blood pressure and discuss why blood pressure is a silent killer, and what can patients do to maximise the care of their own blood pressure in this A to Z guide to the NHS

Enjoy!

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[antm]

Dr Gill, I’m not a medical student but I have watched your videos for such a long time and I want to thank you for your recent uploads including the story narrations. They’ve honestly helped me relax and sleep. Spent many nights awake worrying about an illness my mum is battling but your uploads have helped me at least sleep. Have a wonderful Christmas and thank you!

[vsboy]

Nothing is more complex and fascinating than the human body.

[aura]

Thank you again for continuing and again this has been very informative, I'm not a student but I still appreciate the learning.

[tonyn]

BOY, you guys cheer me up. i was only looking for heartbeat with green grass/ no wonder i can't get to see the doctor. you're so busy on the telly tone Leics UK

[nicnacboi]

Hey Dr. Gill! I noticed this series would lend itself well to a podcast medium. Have you thought about uploading these videos to podcast services like Apple podcast or spotify? It would be wonderful to listen to these on the bus or in the car!

[CommanderBalok]

I can corroborate this. Developed high blood pressure in middle 50s. Was substantially overweight and out of shape. I cut the calories, added exercise, and dropped about 140 - I am now the correct (per WHO) weight for my height, and my blood pressure came down, allowing my internist to end my prescription pills. So far, so good. For a long time, my overweight condition caused me no problems. But it started to as I aged. Don't make my mistake and wait as long as I did. Get outside, exercise, and ask your doctor how many calories you really need, in order to lose. I won't lie - some days, it wasn't easy. But it is possible. You can do it.

[DrJamesGill]

No idea why, for some reason the premier didn’t work

[Beverley]

very useful information there thankyou doctors!

[starfishgurl]

High blood pressure runs in my family but thankfully I haven’t been effected by it yet, at least according to my records as a blood donor. I keep track of it every time they take mine before donating and with the exception of one time it’s always been perfectly healthy which I attribute to my active lifestyle as a cyclist and mostly healthy diet as a donor. I’m determined to do what I can to avoid it as long as possible!

[rodneyboulton]

Congratulations. You're now my fourth most watched channel on YouTube

[quantumwealth]

Dr Gill, through my research on FY1/FY2 roles, I've been told bloods, cannulation, and catherisation are often performed procedures for junior doctors, and quite often in the A&E. I do lack competence and confidence in these areas due to lack of practice in med school due to covid this year, our practical studies have moved online.
I'd highly appreciate it if you could make a detailed video on the important practical procedures for to be fy1 fy2 foctors

[caryljoyerolan]

This is really helpful Dr. Gill. I have spikes in my blood pressure, sometimes reaching 160/100. My GP says it is not alarming. But it causes me to be exhausted and lightheaded. Should I be worried?

[Thecrystalchakra]

My mum had blood pressure of 280/190 in her early 40s now 20 years later is on kidney dialysis. I now have high blood pressure in my early 40s, it sometimes goes up to 200 usually about 180/100 and I'm worried about kidney failure

[PooLadyx]

This video couldn't have popped up at a better time. I'm currently 39 weeks pregnant and my blood pressure has been reading high. Heading for an induction on Monday so fingers crossed I get back to normal. Didn't realise the severity of high BP.. oops😳

[Businessimmigrazione]

Please keep it going with medical sessions on real ppl 😊😊😊

[vicklemiss]

I’ve always had really low blood pressure, lower than the usual boundaries. But I’ve never found much information about this, I’m generally healthy and have no health conditions, I just get light headed easily. I’ve always wondered if it’s anything to worry about?

[MisterTipp]

Are heart palpitations a result of blood pressure or is it usually psychological, like stress

[chrisd]

Over the past year I have lost 45 pounds from diet and exercise, my high blood pressure has dropped to the point where my doctor removed one medication and cut the other to a low maintenance dose. All it took was just getting off my ass and taking control of my health.

[RuvicGamers]

Hello James, I have 114/54 of blood pressure with a heart rate of 54... is this Hypotension? Thank you James.

[lillyxoxo]

Hey is a blood pressure 114/56 normal when you are laying down ? I feel light headed and when I go to my dokter she takes my blood pressure but it's always normal
But I feel ligt headed when I lie down and sometimes in the day too
I just checked my bloodpresure and I don't know..