Systole too low

Normal systolic blood pressure values are those between 100mmHg and 130mmHg. If the systolic blood pressure falls below 100mmHg, one speaks of a low blood pressure, which is also called hypotension. The consequence of low blood pressure is that the blood is pumped out of the heart with less pressure, resulting in reduced blood flow to some organs.

The brain is particularly affected in this respect. Symptoms of permanently low blood pressure can include tiredness, dizziness, general weakness, paleness and cool skin as well as palpitations. If the pressure falls below 70mmHg, the person usually faints.

Which systolic values are considered dangerous?

The ideal blood pressure is considered to be 120/80mmHg. However, slightly lower or higher values are not serious and in no way dangerous. However, if your systolic blood pressure is above 140mmHg or below 100mmHg, you should keep a regular eye on it and consult a doctor if necessary.

However, blood pressure can vary from day to day and depending on physical activity. If the blood pressure should rise or fall for a short time, this is not a cause for concern, but only an absolutely normal compensation of the body. If the systolic blood pressure drops below a value of 100mmHg, the body, and especially the brain, may bleed less.

However, many, especially young women, live with constant values around 100mmHg and have no complaints. However, if the systolic value falls below 90mmHg, this should be observed and if necessary examined by a doctor. If the systolic blood pressure permanently rises above 140mmHg regardless of external or physical influences, this should be observed without fail, since the vessels in the body have to withstand this increased pressure and this can lead to small cracks in the vessels or to thickening and hardening over a longer period of time. High blood pressure is therefore considered a decisive risk factor for arteriosclerosis.

What influence does systole have on blood pressure?

Blood pressure is the pressure prevailing in the major arteries of the body’s circulation. Blood pressure can be divided into a systolic and a diastolic pressure value. The systolic blood pressure is the higher value, while the diastolic pressure is the lower value.

The blood pressure depends on the cardiac output per minute and the tension and elasticity of the vessel walls. The systolic value represents the contraction phase of the heart and is representative of the ejection capacity of the heart. The greater the ejection capacity of the heart, the higher the maximum pressure with which the blood is pumped into the arteries of the body. At rest, the heart pumps between four and five liters per minute from the heart chambers into the body and pulmonary circulation during systole. The maximum pressure at which the blood is pumped into the arteries is the systolic pressure and is subject to fluctuations depending on various causes, such as physical activity.