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diastolic pressure

/ˌdaɪəˈstɒlɪk ˈpreʃə/

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/ˌdaɪəˈstɒlɪk ˈpreʃə/C1formalmedical
  • ruДавление в артериях, когда сердце отдыхает между ударами, а именно нижнее число в показателях артериального давления, указывающее на минимальное артериальное давление во время сердечного цикла.

The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, specifically the lower number in a blood pressure reading, indicating the minimum arterial pressure during the cardiac cycle.

  1. Blood pressure measurementB2formal

    The pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats, the bottom number in a blood pressure reading.

    ruДиастолическое давление

    • A normal diastolic pressure is usually below 80 mmHg.
    • The doctor noted that her diastolic pressure was slightly elevated.
    • High diastolic pressure can indicate increased risk of heart disease.