Curated OER
Under Pressure
Students investigate the implications of blood pressure. They use film canisters and balloons to build models that help them explain how blood pressure works.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Thorough overview of hypertension. Includes information on symptoms, treatment, prevention, and much more.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: Blood Flow, Blood Pressure, and Resistance
Learn about the components and measurement of arterial blood pressure, as well as the variables affecting blood flow and blood pressure in this learning exercise.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Blood Pressure Basics
Learners study how heart valves work and investigate how valves that become faulty over time can be replaced with advancements in engineering and technology. Learning about the flow of blood through the heart, students are able to fully...
Other
California State University: Biology Labs Online: Cardio Lab
A comprehensive set of virtual experiment assignments where students explore the roles of blood pressure and heart rate in maintaining a balanced cardiovascular system. Includes background information, glossary, online notebook, and...
American Heart Association
Aha: Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home
Article from the American Heart Association entitled "Monitoring Your Blood Pressure at Home." Discusses AHA recommendations on choosing a monitoring device and how to use it properly. It also provides a blood pressure chart and links to...
Other
Heart Point: Regulation of Blood Pressure
Basic information concerning blood pressure, including primary and secondary causes of high blood pressure and methods used to treat it.
WebMD
Web Md: Blood Pressure
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on blood pressure. The basic overview discusses what blood pressure is, shows a picture of it, gives a chart to mark it, and includes several links for additional information.
American Heart Association
Aha: High Blood Pressure in Children
The American Heart Association provides a general overview of the health affects of high blood pressure in children. Contains links to related sites.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.25 Blood Pressure
Take a look at blood pressure in the human body.