systolic in a sentence
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Definition
SYSTOLIC refers to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries, often measured as systolic blood pressure.
Crossword clues for systolic
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "systolic".
- Heartbeat phase when the heart contracts.
- Blood pressure reading during heart contraction.
- Phase of heart cycle linked to pumping blood.
- Top number in blood pressure measurement.
- Contraction phase of the cardiac cycle.
Systolic sentence examples
- The systolic pressure is the force exerted by the heart as it pumps blood into the arteries.
- Monitoring systolic blood pressure is crucial for assessing cardiovascular health.
- A normal systolic reading typically ranges from 90 to 120 millimeters of mercury.
- Elevated systolic levels can indicate an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
- Doctors often focus on both systolic and diastolic measurements when evaluating a patient's blood pressure.