A blood pressure reading has:
A)the systolic value first
B)the diastolic value first
C)either the systolic or diastolic value first, whichever is higher
D)None of these is always true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The systolic value, which represents the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart, is always listed first in a blood pressure reading, followed by the diastolic value, which represents the minimum arterial pressure during relaxation and dilatation of the ventricles of the heart when the ventricles fill with blood.

A Blood Pressure Reading Has