TED-Ed: How blood pressure works - Wilfred Manzano

The video explains the vast network of blood vessels in the human body, highlighting their role in circulating blood and delivering oxygen and nutrients. It describes blood pressure, its measurement, and factors affecting it, such as fluid properties and stress. The video discusses hypertension, its risks, and the formation of atherosclerosis. It also covers medical interventions like angioplasty and stents to treat blocked vessels. Finally, it emphasizes the resilience of arteries and the heart's ability to handle pressure over a lifetime.

What are the potential consequences of hypertension?

Describe the process and purpose of an angioplasty.