When blood pressure is taken the reading is the time of most pressure and the reading is the time of least pressure.?

When blood pressure is measured, it consists of two readings: systolic and diastolic pressure. The systolic pressure, the higher number, represents the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and pumps blood. The diastolic pressure, the lower number, indicates the pressure in the arteries when the heart is at rest between beats. Together, these readings provide a comprehensive picture of cardiovascular health.