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My Blood Pressure Is Usually Around 125/65 What Does The
Question: My blood pressure is usually around 125/65 what does the lower number mean?
Brief Answer:
it is the pressure when the heart relaxes
Detailed Answer:
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Blood pressure measurements look at both the pressure in the heart when it contracts and expels blood and also the pressure when it relaxes and blood flows back into the heart.
The top value in a blood pressure reading is the systolic reading- it is the pressure when the heart contracts
The bottom value is the diastolic reading- it is the pressure when the heart relaxes
They are both important.
Both readings- the top and bottom are to be interpreted. A reading of 125/65 is good, both values are within normal range and are acceptable.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it is the pressure when the heart relaxes
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Blood pressure measurements look at both the pressure in the heart when it contracts and expels blood and also the pressure when it relaxes and blood flows back into the heart.
The top value in a blood pressure reading is the systolic reading- it is the pressure when the heart contracts
The bottom value is the diastolic reading- it is the pressure when the heart relaxes
They are both important.
Both readings- the top and bottom are to be interpreted. A reading of 125/65 is good, both values are within normal range and are acceptable.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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