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There are two types of blood pressure—systolic and diastolic—because they measure different phases of the heart's pumping cycle. Systolic pressure, the higher number, indicates the force of blood against the artery walls when the heart contracts and pumps blood. Diastolic pressure, the lower number, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. Together, they provide a comprehensive view of cardiovascular health and how well the heart and blood vessels are functioning.

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