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Blood Pressure

Used to gauge heart health and cardiovascular functioning

Systolic Blood pressure

A measure of the pressure the arteries exert on the blood vessels or the heart is contracted.

Diastolic Blood Pressure

Measures the pressure in the arteries while the heart is relaxed.