Top number is the systolic. For example 120/80 120 would be your systolic number.
50
That is a very good BP. Congratulations☺
Systolic pressure and Diastolic pressure
What does the BP numbers mean? The number on the top is the systolic blood pressure and the number on the bottom is the diastolic blood pressure. The systolic BP is the pressure in the arteries right when the blood is pumped out of the heart, therefore the pressure is bigger. The diastolic BP is the pressure in the arteries after the blood has been pumped out and before the next heart contraction. At this moment, the heart is relaxed and the pressure is much lower.
Crossing the legs at the knees can cause an increase in systolic BP as well as a smaller increase in diastolic BP. Crossing the legs at the ankles does not have a significant impact on altering BP.
Both high diastolic and high systolic blood pressure are dangerous and can contribute to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. High systolic pressure is typically associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke, while high diastolic pressure can also lead to organ damage, such as in the kidneys. It is important to monitor and manage both systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels to reduce the risk of complications.
telmisartan lowered both systolic and diastolic BP to a greater extent than did valsartan
If the normal BP for the patient is well over that. If I have a normal blood pressure of 180/120 and all the sudden it drops to 100, then I might be at risk for syncope and hypoxia and other issues.
130 to 139 to figure out your normal systolic blood pressure: P≤1/2a+110 P is the pressure, and 'a' is your age. . Divide your age by 2, then add 110. That number should be your maximum systolic blood pressure.
The pulse is caused by variations in the BP. BP can be measured using palpitation in emergency situations. This only gives a rough estimate of systolic pressure. It can be used with the carotid, the femoral, or radial pulse.
When diastolic blood pressure (the lower BP number) is subtracted from the systolic blood pressure (the higher BP number), and the value is 60 or more, there is a widened pulse pressure. With persistently widened pulse pressures, individuals are at increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular (stroke) events.