systolic blood pressure
Systolic blood pressure refers to the highest blood pressure measured in the arteries and occurs during the pumping phase of the heartbeat. It is measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and is the upper number in the standard blood pressure reading. For example, in a blood pressure reading of 120/80, 120 refers to the systolic blood pressure.
- Partie du discours : noun
- Secteur d’activité/Domaine : Soins de santé
- Catégorie : Hypertension
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