Commonly Asked Questions; About Blood Pressure - Invacare isg4002647 Owner's Manual

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.
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Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure

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 thor-
ough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as