What is the correct term for the contraction pressure of the heart recorded as blood pressure?

The contraction pressure of the heart, recorded as blood pressure, is referred to as systolic pressure. This term specifically denotes the pressure in the arteries during the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. As the heart contracts, blood is forcefully pushed into the circulatory system, leading to a temporary increase in arterial pressure, which is measured as systolic pressure.

In contrast, diastolic pressure represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. Resting pressure is not a standard term in the context of blood pressure readings, and mean arterial pressure is an average blood pressure in a person’s arteries during one cardiac cycle but does not specifically describe the contraction phase. Understanding these distinctions is essential for accurately interpreting cardiovascular health.