What does the term “systolic pressure” refer to?

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the value, in mmHg, that appears in the denominator of a blood pressure measurement
the peak pressure in the blood due to the contraction of the left ventricle.
the minimum pressure in the aorta prior to left ventricular contraction
the difference between maximum and minimum arterial blood pressures.

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2022-10-18

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B: It is the maximum pressure produced by the LV during contraction (while the body is at rest).

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