What is “systolic pressure”? A. The peak pressure in the blood due to contraction of the left ventricle B. The minimum pressure in the blood prior to contraction of the left ventricle C. It may be obtained by multiplying cardiac output by total peripheral resistance. D. It is also known as mean arterial pressure
Option A. The peak pressure in the blood due to contraction of the left ventricle is known as systolic pressure.
