Systolic pressure refers to the blood pressure when the cardiac muscles contract.
The systolic pressure is 120 mmHg.
Diastolic pressure refers to the blood pressure when the cardiac muscles relax.
Diastolic pressure is 80 mmHg.
High blood pressure is due to a high intake of salt and salty food, smoking and a high intake of fats.
Effects of high blood pressure are stroke, heart disease and kidneys failure.
Normal blood pressure: 120 / 80 mmHg.
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