Blood pressure is the pressure inside your blood vessels, both while the heart pumps blood and while it rests. This eMedTV article covers key aspects of blood pressure, like how blood pressure is measured and what's considered normal blood pressure.
Systolic and diastolic blood pressures are, respectively, the top and bottom numbers of a blood pressure reading. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains why systolic and diastolic blood pressures are important for your health.
Diastolic blood pressure, represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is when your heart is resting. This page of the eMedTV library explains diastolic blood pressure and offers tips for keeping it low.
Blood pressure readings consist of two blood pressure numbers written like a fraction. This page of the eMedTV archives explains what each of these blood pressure numbers mean and what is considered normal.
This eMedTV article describes how ideal blood pressure can vary from person to person based on factors such as family history. Because ideal blood pressure can vary, it's best to take readings over several days to determine what is normal for you.
Blood pressure readings consist of two numbers: the systolic blood pressure and the diastolic blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page discusses factors that influence blood pressure readings and how prehypertension and hypertension are classified.
Two numbers are recorded when measuring blood pressure, one appearing over the other. This eMedTV page provides a step-by-step look at measuring blood pressure, including the device used and when each number (systolic and diastolic) is recorded.
There are two types of sphygmomanometers used to measure blood pressure: manometric and digital. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes each sphygmomanometer type in detail and explains how a sphygmomanometer works.
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