Blood pressure is measured when the blood is pumping

Last updated: 6/27/2023

Blood pressure is measured when the blood is pumping systolic and when the heart is resting diastolic When pressure readings are given the systolic is given first and healthy blood pressure is around 120 over 80 mm Hg Recall the density of mercury is 13 6 x 103 kg m3 a Suppose you have a blood pressure reading of 125 over 75 mm Hg What is your systolic pressure in newtons per meter squared b Suppose you have a blood pressure reading of 125 over 75 mm Hg What is your diastolic pressure in newtons per meter squared