Systolic and Diastolic Pressures

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Blood pressure (BP) is the force exerted by blood on vessel walls, measured in millimeters of mercury. Systolic pressure occurs during heart contraction, while diastolic pressure occurs during relaxation. Mean arterial pressure (M.A.P.) is derived from these values and reflects tissue perfusion. Proper blood flow relies on arterial elasticity and pressure gra