Blood Pressure

diastolic pressure

the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. It is the lower number in a blood pressure reading.

systolic pressure

the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. It is the higher number in a blood pressure reading.

lub

sound of heart’s AV valves closing

dub

sound of heart’s semilunar valves closing

hypertension

a condition of consistently elevated blood pressure levels, which can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

normal blood pressure

is defined as a measurement typically around 120/80 mmHg, which is considered healthy for adults.

pulse

the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is pumped through it by the heart.