Blood pressure determinants. Part II. Application of some physical laws in the hemodynamics of cardiovascular system

Abstract

This paper analyzes physical laws crucial for hemodynamics and arterial blood pressure. The major issue addressed is the dynamic aspects of circulation, including physical phenomena underlying the traditional way of the arterial pressure measurement. Terms: vascular impedance, vascular compliance, and pulsatile blood flow are exposed in context of their practical usage in diagnosis and treatment of hypertension and heart insufficiency, and also as indices of high prognostic value.