During a routine medical check-up, an individual's blood pressure is repeatedly measured as 150/95 mm Hg. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding this observation?

Step-by-step solution

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. A repeated measurement of 150/95 mm Hg indicates hypertension (high blood pressure). The first value, 150 mm Hg, represents the systolic pressure, which is the pumping pressure of the heart when it contracts. The second value, 95 mm Hg, represents the diastolic pressure, which is the resting pressure of the heart between beats. Therefore, the statement that 95 mm Hg represents the pumping pressure is incorrect. Hypertension can lead to heart diseases and affect vital organs li