1. relating to or occurring during systole, the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor measured her systolic blood pressure at 120 mmHg.
• Systolic pressure represents the force when the heart contracts.
• A systolic reading above 140 may indicate high blood pressure.
• The systolic phase is shorter than the diastolic phase.
• Systolic murmurs occur when the heart is pumping blood out.
• Normal systolic pressure for adults is less than 120 mmHg.