Tag: Arterial pressure

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Digital wrist monitor strapped on a person's arm measuring blood pressure to check for high blood pressure

High Blood Pressure: Which Numbers Are Considered Elevated and Why

The two numbers on the blood pressure monitor screen represent the force of blood against artery walls. We explain the thresholds for elevated blood pressure, the causes of its rise, and the situations that require a doctor.

Cardiology · November 5, 2026, 11:01

Arm in an automatic blood pressure cuff resting on a wooden table next to the monitor during a reading

Blood Pressure: What Upper and Lower Pressure Mean

The two numbers on a blood pressure monitor show different phases of heart function: the upper is the moment of contraction, the lower is relaxation. We explain normal ranges, the difference, and when to see a doctor.

Cardiology · November 4, 2026, 11:03