Blood pressure

From Health Encyclopedia

Used for

normotensive, sphygmomanometer

Broader Terms

cardiovascular function

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.

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