Systolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart contracts, with normal readings less than 120 mmHg. Diastolic pressure measures arterial pressure when the heart relaxes, with normal ...

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Blood pressure measures the pressure of the blood in your arteries when your heart beats and when it relaxes. Numbers outside of the typical range can mean your heart is working too hard to pump blood ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been confused about what normal blood pressure is for me (or anyone). I know there are some issues on what normal is today, but let us say that normal is 120/80 mm Hg. Does this ...