title: Blood vessels, circulation and blood pressure.
abstract: This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, describes the vessels of the body's blood and lymphatic circulatory systems. Blood pressure and its regulatory systems are examined. The causes and management of hypertension are also explored. It is important that nurses and other healthcare professionals understand the various mechanisms involved in the regulation of blood pressure to prevent high blood pressure or ameliorate its damaging consequences.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Dundee.
authors.forename: Charles
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hendry
authors.forename: Alistair
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Farley
authors.forename: Ella
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McLafferty
mesh_terms: D001775:Blood Circulation; D001794:Blood Pressure; D006801:Humans; D042601:Lymphatic Vessels; D012084:Renin-Angiotensin System; D006113:United Kingdom