Question

Explain the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.

Answer 1

the bottom number is the amount of pressure in your arteries between beats (diastolic pressure). The numeric difference between your systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called your pulse pressure.

Answer 2

The top number is the maximumpressure your heart exerts while beating (systolic pressure), and the bottom number is the amount of pressure in your arteriesbetween beats (diastolic pressure). The numeric difference between your systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called your pulse pressure.