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Systolic Pressure

Description:

Systolic pressure refers to the higher number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the amount of pressure exerted on the arterial walls when the heart contracts during each heartbeat. It is an important measure of cardiovascular health.

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Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: The maximum arterial pressure reached during the contraction of the heart.

Sample Sentence: During the exercise, John's systolic pressure rose significantly, reaching 150 mmHg.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or relating to systole, the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.

Sample Sentence: The ECG displayed abnormal systolic patterns, indicating a potential heart condition.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Used to describe a method of blood pressure measurement involving the contraction of the heart.

Sample Sentence: The systolic pressure reading was recorded using a sphygmomanometer.

Sense 4:

Noun (local): A term used in a specific region or community to refer to the blood pressure during systole.

Sample Sentence: In this particular town, they refer to systolic pressure as "top number" among locals.