Answer
Feb 28, 2025 - 01:08 AM
The numbers on a blood pressure monitor represent two measurements: systolic and diastolic pressure. The systolic number, the higher of the two, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats, while the diastolic number, the lower one, measures the pressure when your heart is at rest between beats. These measurements are expressed in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and are important indicators of cardiovascular health.
