In this video, I discuss the significance of systolic and diastolic blood pressure as tools for determining the risk of developing heart disease. I look at which of the two, Systolic or Diastolic, is a more important or more reliable tool for predicting future heart disease and stroke based on past study data. References: Blood Pressure Chart: Normal, Elevated, High - Healthline Understanding Blood Pressure Readings | American Heart Association What causes high diastolic blood pressure? - Medical News Today Which blood pressure number matters most? - Harvard Health Blood Pressure Chart: What Your Reading Means - Mayo Clinic