Systolic pressure is the force of blood against artery walls when the heart contracts, while diastolic pressure reflects the force when the heart relaxes and refills. Both systolic and diastolic blood ...
Diastole and systole refer to when the heart muscles relax and contract. The balance between diastolic and systolic pressure determines a person’s blood pressure. A blood pressure reading displays ...
Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hypertension is now defined as systolic BP 130 mm Hg/diastolic BP 80 mm Hg, which will lead to ...