Systolic vs. Diastolic Blood Pressure - Verywell Health
Apr 14, 2025 · Your blood pressure is a measurement of the pressure in your arteries while your heart is beating (systolic) and between beats (diastolic). Both of these values are important for …
What causes high diastolic pressure? Symptoms and treatment
May 13, 2025 · High diastolic blood pressure can increase the risk of adverse health events. Learn about the causes, treatment, and prevention.
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings | American Heart …
Aug 14, 2025 · Diastolic blood pressure is the second (bottom/lower) number. It measures the pressure your blood is pushing against your artery walls while the heart muscle rests between …
Understanding Diastolic and Systolic Blood Pressure - WebMD
Feb 13, 2025 · The systolic number is the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats, while the diastolic indicates the pressure between beats when your heart relaxes. Both numbers are …
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
Feb 28, 2024 · Bottom number, called diastolic pressure. The bottom number measures the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats. The American College of Cardiology and the …
A look at diastolic blood pressure - Harvard Health
Apr 1, 2022 · The bottom (diastolic) number in blood pressure plays an essential role in heart health. Diastolic pressure is the pressure during the resting phase between heartbeats, as …
High Diastolic Blood Pressure: Symptoms, Causes, Risks - Health
Jul 4, 2025 · It indicates pressure in your arteries when your heart is at rest between beats. High diastolic pressure can increase your risk of heart and blood vessel diseases, including heart …
Systolic vs Diastolic: Key Blood Pressure Differences Explained
Aug 22, 2025 · The diastolic pressure (bottom number) tells you the pressure in your arteries while your heart rests between beats. These two numbers make up your blood pressure …
Diastole vs. Systole: Guide to Blood Pressure - Healthline
Jul 29, 2024 · Your diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number on your reading. It measures the force of blood against your artery walls as your heart relaxes and the ventricles are …
Systolic vs Diastolic: Which Blood Pressure Number Matters?
Jul 19, 2024 · Systolic pressure (the top number) measures the force your heart exerts on the walls of your arteries each time it beats. Diastolic pressure (the bottom number) measures the …