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.
Your blood pressure reading uses these two numbers. Usually the systolic number comes before or above the diastolic number. A reading of. 119/79 or lower is normal blood pressure. 140/90 or higher is high blood pressure. Between 120 and 139 for the top number, or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number is called prehypertension. Prehypertension means you may end up with high blood pressure, unless you take steps to prevent it.