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Systolic pressure is the maximum blood pressure in the arteries when the heart contracts during a heartbeat. It's an indicator of how much pressure your blood exerts against artery walls at its peak.
The minimum blood pressure in the arteries, occurring between heartbeats when the heart relaxes.
A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure, often requiring medical management to prevent health complications.
Blood Pressure Cuff: A device used to measure arterial blood pressure, providing readings of both systolic and diastolic pressures.