When measuring blood pressure, the higher number is the diastolic reading and the lower number is the systolic reading.

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In blood pressure readings, the higher number represents the systolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, and the lower number represents the diastolic pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats.

When Measuring Blood Pressure, the Higher Number Is the Diastolic