What is Blood Pressure?

Greenwood Village - Millennium Park Medical Associates

How is blood pressure measured?

systolic pressure – the pressure when your heart pushes blood out

diastolic pressure – the pressure when your heart rests between beats

As a general guide:

ideal blood pressure is considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg

high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher

low blood pressure is considered to be below 90/60mmHg

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