Systolic versus Diastolic Poll Results
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If a blood pressure reading is 120/80, do you know which is the diastolic value?
How others have answered:
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Yes, of course! |
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33% | ||
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With 50% certainty! |
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31% | ||
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Can't say that I do :( |
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36% |
Related Information
Answer: In 120/80, 80 is the diastolic value. Here's a mnemonic that makes it simple to remember - think of the D in diastolic as being downstairs -- making it the bottom/lower in the pair!
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