Systolic Blood Pressure
Q 1) what do you understand by the term systolic blood pressure?
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted against artery walls created when the heart contracts to push oxygenated blood throughout the body. As blood pressure is represented by 2 numbers, systolic blood pressure is the upper number. A normal systolic blood pressure is 120 or below although it largely depends on the physical properties and capabilities of the individual.
Q 2) what do you understand by the term diastolic blood pressure?
Diastolic blood pressure indicates the pressure exerted against artery walls whilst the heart is resting between each beat. It takes its name by the diastole phase where the heart muscle relax and the chambers fill up with blood. As blood
Systolic blood pressure is the pressure exerted against artery walls created when the heart contracts to push oxygenated blood throughout the body. As blood pressure is represented by 2 numbers, systolic blood pressure is the upper number. A normal systolic blood pressure is 120 or below although it largely depends on the physical properties and capabilities of the individual.
Q 2) what do you understand by the term diastolic blood pressure?
Diastolic blood pressure indicates the pressure exerted against artery walls whilst the heart is resting between each beat. It takes its name by the diastole phase where the heart muscle relax and the chambers fill up with blood. As blood