The Pathophysiology of Hypertension

The Pathophysiology of Hypertension

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The video tutorial explains cardiac output, its calculation using heart rate and stroke volume, and its role in determining blood pressure. It discusses peripheral resistance and its impact on hypertension, highlighting the role of sympathetic activity and arterial constriction. The renin-angiotensin system is detailed, showing how it affects vasoconstriction and blood volume. The tutorial concludes by explaining how these factors contribute to increased blood pressure and the cycle of hypertension.

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