What does BV mean in BRITISH MEDICINE

Blood Velocity (BV) is a measure of the speed at which blood moves through the circulatory system. It is also known as velocity of flow.

Blood velocity plays an important role in maintaining proper circulatory functioning and overall health. If your BV is too high or too low, it can indicate underlying cardiovascular issues such as atherosclerosis or arrhythmia, which can increase your risk for stroke or heart attack.

Smoking, drinking, obesity, stress, lack of physical activity, and certain medications can all have a negative impact on BV by increasing its rate or impairing its function. Making healthy lifestyle changes to reduce these risk factors can help maintain proper blood velocity and promote long-term health benefits.

Blood velocity is usually measured using Doppler ultrasonography or echocardiography, both of which use sound waves to map out arteries and veins and detect how quickly blood flows through them. These tests are non-invasive but should still be done under the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider.

Normal levels of BV vary depending on age, gender, body size, and other factors; however generally they range from 30 cm/s to 70 cm/s in adults and slightly higher in children. Higher than average values may suggest metabolic syndrome or hypertension while lower than average values could mean impaired peripheral circulation or atherosclerosis.