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Explain the readings for systolic and diastolic pressure that is what is actually happening?
What does the BP numbers mean? The number on the top is the systolic blood pressure and the number on the bottom is the diastolic blood pressure. The systolic BP is the pressure in the arteries right when the blood is pumped out of the heart, therefore the pressure is bigger. The diastolic BP is the pressure in the arteries after the blood has been pumped out and before the next heart contraction. At this moment, the heart is relaxed and the pressure is much lower.
What are the 2 terms used to describe the pressures in BP?
Systolic pressure and Diastolic pressure
Expected mean systolic bp in newborns infant toddlers?
50
What are the two readings that are taken to find out blood pressure?
The two reading notes on a blood pressure reading is systolic and diastolic. Systolic reads the pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle beats or contracts. Diastolic reads the pressure in the arteries between beats or contractions.
What does it show when systolic blood pressure is 160 and diastolic BP is normal?
This is considered a high reading as your systolic should be at least under 140 and ideally under 120 mmHg. Blood pressure readings do vary a lot and also the relationship between the higher and lower numbers can change. Therefore when you measure your BP again the readings may both be normal, or they could both be raised or it might be similar to now. Taking a number of measurements over time will give you a better picture as to whether this is a one-off or not. If it persists as it is, with only the systolic number raised, you still have hypertension (though to be terminologically precise you have Isolated Systolic Hypertension). It still needs to be controlled and you should follow the usual advice - that is to try lifestyle changes first.
Why is there 2 readings on a sphygmomanometer?
A sphygmomanometer measures blood pressure through two readings: systolic and diastolic. The systolic reading, the higher number, indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, while the diastolic reading, the lower number, measures the pressure between heartbeats when the heart is at rest. Together, these readings provide a comprehensive picture of cardiovascular health.
What does a systolic pressure of 122 and a diastolic of 75?
That is a very good BP. Congratulations☺
What is the function of BP apparatus aneroid?
The BP (blood pressure) apparatus aneroid is a device used to measure blood pressure without the use of liquid. It consists of a cuff that wraps around the arm, a pressure gauge that indicates the pressure readings, and a bulb for inflating the cuff. As the cuff inflates and then deflates, the gauge measures the pressure in the arteries, providing systolic and diastolic readings. This device is commonly used in clinical settings for monitoring cardiovascular health.
Where will one find diastolic blood pressure on a meter?
Blood pressure has both diastolic and systolic readings on a meter. The expected readings of a healthy individual are below 120 for systolic and under 80 for diastolic. Diastolic measures the resting moments between beats while the systolic measures the beat. On the meter, systolic is the upper number and diastolic is the lower one.
Why does the systolic and dyistolic bp equalize.?
The systolic and diastolic BP should never be truly equalized as the difference it the actual result from the function of the heart as it pumps. When the pressure equalizes the heart is no long able to function properly usually due to fluid build up.
Does alcohol smoking drugs and obesity have no effect on blood pressure readings?
They can all affect BP readings.
What is the medical term meaning difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure reading?
Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.
