nounfemininepl: diastoles
diástole
1. The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood, occurring between contractions
During diastole, the ventricles relax and blood flows into the heart chambers from the atria.
Durante a diástole, os ventrículos se relaxam e o sangue flui para as câmaras do coração a partir dos átrios.
2. In medicine, the lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure when the heart is at rest
A normal diastole pressure is typically around 80 mmHg.
Uma pressão diastólica normal é tipicamente em torno de 80 mmHg.
The term diastole is universally used in medical and healthcare settings in both Brazil and the USA. It is a technical term primarily found in cardiology, medical education, and healthcare discussions. Understanding diastole is crucial in diagnosing and managing cardiovascular conditions, making it an important concept in both Portuguese and English-speaking medical communities.
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