Understanding Diastolic Blood Pressure: What It Means & Normal Levels
The diastolic blood pressure reading represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart muscle is relaxed and filling with blood. It is the second number in a blood pressure reading, such as 120/80 mmHg, where 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure.Hypertension - Related Articles
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