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Definition of blood pressure
Pressure applied by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels during blood circulation
Tool to measure blood circulation
Sphygmomanometer
Unit for blood pressure
millimetres of mercury (mmHg)
Definition of systolic
Pressure applied on the wall of blood vessels when the heart muscles contract
Definition of diastolic
Pressure applied on the wall of blood vessels when the heart muscle is resting
Measurement of blood pressure
systolic/diastolic (systolic per diastolic)
Blood pressure optimal (systolic/diastolic)
<120/<80
Blood pressure normal (systolic/diastolic)
120-129/80-84
Blood pressure at risk (systolic/diastolic)
130-139/85-89
Definition of hypertension
Is a blood pressure reading of 130/80 mm Hg or higher
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