Chapter 8.5, Problem 8.3CIAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The difference between a diastolic and systolic pressure should be given and also the blood pressure range $\text{180}/\text{100}\text{mm}\text{Hg}$ is normal or not should be checked.

Concept introduction:

Pressure can be expressed in different units. But it is normally reported in $\text{mm}\text{Hg}\left(\text{millimeters}\text{of}\text{mercury}\right)$

Systolic blood pressure: It is the maximum pressure formed in the artery just after contraction since the heart forces the maximum amount of blood into the artery.

Diastolic blood pressure: It is the minimum pressure formed at the end of the heart cycle.

The device which is used to measure blood pressure is sphygmomanometer.