Blood pressure
Used for
normotensive, sphygmomanometer
Broader Terms
Facts
- Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries.
- Measuring your own blood pressure is a good way to take part in managing your health.
- If your blood pressure is normal, your systolic pressure is less than 120 and your diastolic pressure is less than 80.
- Blood pressure is measured by inflating a cuff around the arm.
