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Systolic pressure

systolic pressure

(Science: cardiology, physiology) The pressure exerted on the walls of the arteries during the contraction phase of the heart. Considered abnormally elevated if consistently over 150 mmHg. Systolic blood pressure varies with age, sex, size and relative condition.


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