{"id":60274,"date":"2023-09-07T14:58:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T18:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=60274"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:32:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:32:21","slug":"systolic-vs-diastolic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/systolic-vs-diastolic\/","title":{"rendered":"What is systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hypertension-treatments-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertension<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a very <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/bloodpressure\/facts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">common health condition<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> affecting almost half of adults in the U.S. Having high blood pressure increases the risk for problems like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart attack<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and stroke, which are leading causes of death.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A blood pressure reading is given in two numbers: systolic and diastolic pressure. Your healthcare provider may tell you that your blood pressure goal is 120\/80 mm Hg, for example, but what does that mean? What do the systolic and diastolic numbers mean regarding blood pressure? In general terms, the top number is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/understanding-blood-pressure-readings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">systolic pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;it&rsquo;s the measure of how much pressure the blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart is contracting. The bottom number is the diastolic pressure, it is a measure of how much pressure the blood exerts against the artery walls when the heart muscle rests between contractions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"systolic-vs-diastolic-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic vs. diastolic blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, let&rsquo;s go over some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/21640-blood-vessels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">definitions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before talking about blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood vessels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carry blood through the body. They form a closed loop, beginning and ending at the heart. The types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Arteries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carry blood away from the heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Veins<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> carry blood to the heart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capillaries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the smallest blood vessels. They connect the arteries and veins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure is the measure of the pressure of blood that pushes against the walls of the arteries. It is measured and reported as systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. The units are called mmHg, or millimeters of mercury.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Systolic blood pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (systolic BP) is the first number (or the top number), and it measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diastolic blood pressure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (diastolic BP) is the second number (or bottom number), and it measures the pressure in the arteries as the heart rests between beats.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/symptoms\/21629-pulse-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pulse pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the difference between the two numbers and can indicate possible health conditions before they develop. To calculate the pulse pressure, subtract the bottom number from the top number. So, if your blood pressure is 130\/80 mmHg, your pulse pressure is 130 &#8211; 80, or 50. A comprehensive, or high, pulse pressure indicates a wide difference between the top and bottom numbers. People with a wide pulse pressure who do not get a lot of physical activity can be at risk for serious health conditions. As pulse pressure increases over 40, the risk of heart and blood vessel problems (such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/news\/heart-disease-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, heart rhythm conditions, and stroke) increases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which-is-more-important-diastolic-or-systolic-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is more important, diastolic or systolic blood pressure?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both numbers are used to diagnose high blood pressure, although healthcare professionals may put <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/which-blood-pressure-number-is-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more focus on the systolic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (top) number. Although both numbers are important, studies show a higher risk of heart disease and stroke associated with higher systolic pressure than elevated diastolic pressure, especially in adults 50 or older. Most people have an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/understanding-blood-pressure-readings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increased systolic pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with age due to stiffening of the arteries.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies have shown that, especially in individuals <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2021\/03\/01\/which-blood-pressure-number-matters-most-the-answer-might-depend-on-your-age\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under 50 years old<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, diastolic pressure readings provide additional information&mdash;in addition to the systolic, which is also very important in this age group. Experts note that it is important to consider both systolic and diastolic pressure, especially in those under 50 years old. Healthcare professionals also take pulse pressure into consideration.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because your doctor knows your medical and family history, you can ask for professional medical advice regarding the meaning of your blood pressure readings, as well as how often to check your blood pressure at home.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-blood-pressure-is-measured\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How blood pressure is measured<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s important to note that blood pressure can fluctuate over the course of the day. Some people get nervous when they go to the doctor and have higher blood pressure. Or, say you are running around and you are late for your appointment, and you are briskly walking from your car to the office. Your blood pressure may be temporarily elevated. This is why your blood pressure may be measured at the beginning of the visit as well as again during the visit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having your blood pressure taken, the best way is for you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279251\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sit down and relax<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in a chair. Wait at least three minutes before measuring your blood pressure so that your body is at rest. Rest the upper arm (the one that the blood pressure cuff is placed on) on a table, at about the same height as the heart.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your healthcare provider will likely use a sphygmomanometer to measure your blood pressure. It has three parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cuff that goes around the arm and is inflated with air<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meter to measure pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stethoscope to listen to the sound of blood flow through the brachial artery in the upper arm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cuff is placed around the arm and inflated until blood cannot flow through the brachial artery, and then the air is slowly released. When the air pressure falls below the systolic blood pressure, blood will start to flow again, creating a pounding sound. When this sound is heard, it is recorded as the systolic blood pressure. When the pounding sound stops, the blood vessels remain open, and this is the diastolic blood pressure.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"systolic-vs-diastolic-normal-range\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systolic vs. diastolic normal range<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A normal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-pressure-levels\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood pressure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can vary from person to person, and it tends to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/high-blood-pressure-and-older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increase with age<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&mdash;as age increases, the arteries become more stiff, causing higher blood pressure. In most cases, the target blood pressure for adults is less than 120\/80 mmHg. Ask your healthcare provider what your target blood pressure should be, based on your individual medical history. The table below lists blood pressure ranges for adults.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\" singlecare-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>\n<h2 id=\"blood-pressure-normal-ranges-in-adults-measured-in-mmhg\"><span class=\"title\">Blood pressure normal ranges in adults (measured in mmHg)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"header-row\">\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Category<\/span><\/td>\n<td><b>Systolic blood pressure<\/b><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><b>Diastolic blood pressure<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 90<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 60<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal blood pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 120&nbsp;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated blood pressure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">120-129<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 80<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure (stage 1)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">130-139<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">80-89<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High blood pressure (stage 2)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">140 or higher<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90 or higher<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hypertensive crisis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 180<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AND\/OR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher than 120<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"maintaining-healthy-systolic-and-diastolic-blood-pressure\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining healthy systolic and diastolic blood pressure<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to taking blood pressure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/blood-pressure-medications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if prescribed, you can try some lifestyle changes that promote healthy blood pressure. Here are some tips from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Heart Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eat a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/-\/media\/Files\/Health-Topics\/Answers-by-Heart\/How-Do-I-Follow-a-Healthy-Diet.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>healthy diet<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Include lots of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, low-fat dairy, healthy oils, nuts, and lean poultry and fish. Limit salt and alcohol. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhlbi.nih.gov\/education\/dash-eating-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one example of an eating plan that helps control blood pressure. A registered dietician can be a helpful resource in designing an eating plan that fits your lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Increase your physical activity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check with your healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/physicalactivity\/basics\/adults\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines recommend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity (which can be broken up into 5, 30-minute sessions) plus two days of strength training exercise every week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Try to achieve and maintain a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/-\/media\/Files\/Health-Topics\/Answers-by-Heart\/Why-Should-I-Lose-Weight.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>healthy weight<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. (See above bullets) Losing weight, if needed, can help control blood pressure and lower the risk of other serious health problems such as cardiovascular disease and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/signs-of-a-stroke\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stroke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you smoke, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/-\/media\/Files\/Health-Topics\/Answers-by-Heart\/How-Can-I-Quit-Smoking.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>stop smoking<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Avoiding smoking, including secondhand smoke, can help decrease your risk for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure\/smoking-high-blood-pressure-and-your-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like heart attack and stroke.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Manage stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Try to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/high-blood-pressure\/changes-you-can-make-to-manage-high-blood-pressure\/managing-stress-to-control-high-blood-pressure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find ways to reduce stress<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as therapy or finding time for relaxation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keep in communication with your healthcare provider<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Monitor your blood pressure at home if your doctor recommends doing so, and report your numbers as requested. Take your medications as prescribed, and tell your doctor if you have any side effects or concerns about your medications. If price is a concern, you can always use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription-discount-card\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free SingleCare cards or coupons<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to save up to 80% off the cost of your medicines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"the-bottom-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom line&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To recap, blood pressure is reported as two numbers. The first is the systolic pressure, which measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats. The second number is the diastolic pressure, which measures the pressure in the arteries as the heart rests between beats. Monitoring and controlling high blood pressure is important in staying healthy and preventing other health conditions and complications.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have hypertension, you should follow up regularly with your healthcare professional. However, even if you have not been diagnosed with hypertension, you should have your blood pressure checked at regular intervals, especially if another individual in your family has high blood pressure. Ask your healthcare provider for more information and personalized medical advice.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a very common health condition affecting almost half of adults in the U.S. Having high blood pressure increases the risk for problems like heart attack and stroke, which are leading causes of death.&nbsp; A blood pressure reading is given in two numbers: systolic and diastolic pressure. 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