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[dī-ăśtə-lē]
(n.)The normal rhythmically occurring relaxation and dilatation of the…
(n.)The lengthening of a normally short syllable in Greek and Latin verse.
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Diastole - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diastole (pronounced /daɪˈæstəli/ ) is the period of time when the heart fills with blood after systole (contraction). Ballistics accurately describes Diastole as recoil opposed to coil or Syst...
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This is the diastolic pressure. Blood pressure is always given as these two numbers, the systolic and diastolic pressures. Both are important. Usually they are written one above or before the other, such as 120/80 mmHg. The top number is the systolic and the bottom the diastolic.
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Blood pressure (BP) is the pressure (force per unit area) exerted by circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, and constitutes one of the principal vital signs. The pressure of the circulating...
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This is the point of lowest pressure (called Diastolic), which normally raises the mercury to about 80 millimeters. ... Systolic and Diastolic readings are important diastolic pressure has traditionally been emphasized because it is less subject to fluctuations. However, recent studies have revealed that systolic pressure...
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Diastolic blood pressure, represented by the bottom number in a blood pressure reading, is when your heart is resting. This page of the eMedTV library explains diastolic blood pressure and offers tips for keeping it low. ... Diastolic Blood Pressure: What Is It?
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Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressur ... Blood pressure is a measurement of the force applied to the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps blood through the body. ... The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure reading. It represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest.
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Diastolic dysfunction and diastolic heart failure occur when the heart's ventricles become too stiff, leading to impaired filling of the ventricles with blood. ... What Is Diastolic Dysfunction and Diastolic Heart Failure?
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Diastolic blood pressure; Systolic blood pressure ... The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure reading. It represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest. ... In adults, the systolic pressure should be less than 120 mmHg and the diastolic pressure should be less than 80 mmHg.
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; Diastolic Dysfunction; What is diastolic dysfunction? ... If the relaxation part of the cycle is abnormal, it's called diastolic (di"as-TOL'ik) dysfunction. Because the ventricle doesn't relax normally, the pressure in it increases and exceeds what's normal as blood for the next heartbeat.
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