In a blood pressure reading,the systolic pressure,the upper number,represents the force of contraction of the ventricles.

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The systolic pressure represents the maximum pressure exerted by the heart during contraction. This occurs when the ventricles are pumping blood out to the rest of the body. Therefore, the systolic pressure represents the force of contraction of the ventricles.

In a Blood Pressure Reading,the Systolic Pressure,the Upper Number,represents the Force