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what do you mean by systolic and diastolic blood pressure?and wht do you mean by'mm of hg''.

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The systolic blood pressure (SBP) represents the force of blood pressure on arterial walls just after ventricular contraction. The diastolic blood pressure (DBP), represents the force exerted by the blood remaining in arteries during ventricular relaxation.

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