This is a glossary of Scots English words as well as slang and jargon, with thbeir meanings and where appropriate an example of their use. It's worth noting that Scotland does not have one language, but a collection of different dialects. Table of Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z.
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart beats. The second number, called diastolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your blood vessels when your heart rests between beats. If the measurement reads 120 systolic and 80 diastolic, you would say 120 over 80 or write 120/80 mmHg.. The chart below shows normal, at-risk, and high blood pressure levels.
Blood pressure measurements are written as a pair of numbers: The systolic pressure (the top number) is a measure of the pressure the blood exerts against the arterial walls when the heart contracts. The diastolic pressure (the bottom number) is the pressure between contractions.lood pressure is the pressure inside the arteries (blood vessels). It is measured in two numbers, such as 110/70 (110 over 70). Adults 18 years and older: 1  The first or top number (systolic pressure) is the highest pressure in the arteries when the heart pumps blood into them.