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- Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) A blood pressure reading has two numbers Top number, called systolic pressure The top number measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats Bottom number, called diastolic pressure The bottom number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats
- Which Is More Important: Systolic or Diastolic Blood Pressure?
When it comes to measuring high blood pressure (hypertension), many wonder whether the number on top (systolic) is more important than the number on the bottom (diastolic) Typically, systolic blood pressure is given more attention as a risk factor for heart disease
- Understanding Your Blood Pressure Numbers
Two numbers make up your blood pressure reading The top number measures your systolic blood pressure and the bottom number measures your diastolic blood pressure Systolic blood pressure measures the force that’s exerted on your arteries when your heart squeezes and sends blood into your arteries
- Blood Pressure: Types, Ranges Readings - Cleveland Clinic
An ideal blood pressure for most adults is lower than 120 80 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) This means your systolic (top) number is below 120 and your diastolic (bottom) number is below 80
- What Do Systolic and Diastolic Mean? Facts on Blood Pressure
The systolic blood pressure (the number on top) is the pressure produced when the heart contracts and pushes out blood The diastolic blood pressure (the number on the bottom) is the pressure when the heart relaxes and fills with blood between heartbeats
- Systolic Blood Pressure: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
High systolic blood pressure (hypertension) is a critical risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure It can also lead to kidney damage and vision loss over time Understanding and managing systolic blood pressure is essential for long-term health
- Systolic vs. Diastolic Blood Pressure - GoodRx
Systolic blood pressure is the top number of your blood pressure reading, measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) So, if your blood pressure is 120 80, your systolic pressure is 120 mmHg The systolic blood pressure measures the pressure in your blood vessel walls during the systole phase
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