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Diastolic Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is defined as the force or pressure exerted by the circulating blood on the walls of arteries. It is a vital sign used for determining the health condition of an individual. Blood pressure is measured by using sphygmomanometer or other electronic devices. Measurement of blood pressure encompasses two pressures – the systolic and [...]
Systolic Better than Diastolic or Pulse Blood Pressure as Indicator of Mortality Risk
Dr. Eliseo Guallar November 4, 2003 Systolic Better Than Diastolic or Pulse Blood Pressure as Indicators of Mortality Risk Rising systolic blood pressure is the clearest indicator for increased risk of death compared to other blood pressure measurements, according to researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Their evaluation of blood pressure [...]