Understanding Blood Pressure Readings: What Do the Numbers Mean?
Firstly, let’s clarify what blood pressure is. It is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the arteries as it is pumped through the body. So, here’s the deal: when it comes to taking measure of your BP, we usually use two numbers. Yeah, it’s like a tag team duo working together to give you the inside scoop on your heart’s pumping power. The systolic pressure is the higher number, representing the force when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries.