Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
When the heart contracts it sends blood out into the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.
The pressure that is created as the heart pulls blood back thorough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as
systolic over diastolic.
What is considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood pressure. Guidelines provided are for information purposes only. Please consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
6Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure