What are systolic and diastolic pressures?
When you take your blood pressure, both your systolic and diastolic pressures are measured. Systolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. Diastolic pressure is the pressure exerted when the heart expands, or relaxes. If your blood pressure measurement is 120 over 80 (120/80), for example, your systolic pressure is 120 while your diastolic pressure is 80. 3. What is the Panasonic Precise Logic® Measurement System? The Precise Logic® Measurement System verifies two checks – the strength and shape of the pulse wave created by your blood flow. This double-check system provides more accurate and consistent blood pressure measurements than the more conventional measurement methods, which only measure the strength of the blood flow (pulse wave). Since blood flow varies according to the conditions of the blood vessels and the structure of the arm, measuring blood pressure by conventional methods can be difficult. 4. Why should I measure m
