What the Numbers Mean In Blood Pressure?
Blood pressure (BP) is the force exerted by blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it through your body. It is a vital sign that provides insight into your cardiovascular health. BP is measured using a device called a sphygmomanometer (pronounced; “sfig-moh-muh-nom-uh-ter”), which records two numbers: systolic pressure (the pressure when […]