Blood hydrostatic pressure

Definition

Blood hydrostatic pressure is the force that blood exerts against the walls of blood vessels due to the pumping action of the heart. This pressure is a key factor in maintaining blood flow through the circulatory system.

Related terms

Systolic Pressure:

The peak pressure in the arteries, which occurs near the beginning of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are contracting.

Diastolic Pressure:

The minimum pressure within arteries, which occurs near the end of the cardiac cycle when the ventricles are filled with blood.

Vascular Resistance: The resistance that must be overcome to push blood through the circulatory system and create flow