What is meant by saying that the blood pressure of a person in120/80 ?
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1)systolic pressure-- pressure of blood in artery during contaction,its about 120mm of hg2)diastolic pressure--pressure of blood in artery during relaxtion,its about 80mm of hg
If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say “120 over 80” or write “120/80 mmHg.”
If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say “120 over 80” or write “120/80 mmHg.”
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Explanation:Your blood pressure numbers show how hard your blood is pushing against the sides of your blood vessels (arteries) as it travels round your body. When you have your blood pressure measured it is written like this: 120/80mmHg, which is said '120 over 80'. ... The second is the diastolic pressure, when your heart relaxesThe second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests between beats. If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say “120 over 80” or write “120/80 mmHg.” ... A blood pressure less than 120/80 mmHg is normal.
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