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प्रश्न
What is meant by 'systolic pressure' and 'diastolic pressure'? What are their normal values?
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उत्तर
- Systolic pressure is the pressure at which the blood leaves the heart through the aorta, during the contraction phase.
- Diastolic pressure is the minimum pressure in the arteries during the relaxation phase of the heart.
- The normal systolic pressure is 120 mm Hg, while the normal diastolic pressure is 80 mm Hg. These values are written as 120/80.
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