
Understanding the Two Numbers on Your Sphyg: Systolic vs. Diastolic
Blood pressure is a crucial indicator of heart health, and it is measured using two numbers: Systolic vs. Diastolic BP. If you’ve ever checked your blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer (commonly called a sphyg), you may have seen readings like 120/80 mmHg. But what do these numbers mean, and why




