Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or affecting the diastole, the relaxation phase of the heartbeat

“The doctor monitored the diastolic pressure in the patient’s chart.”

2. adjective

relating to or affecting the diastole, the state of being relaxed and open

“The diastolic mechanism of the heart valve is crucial for blood flow.”

3. noun

the lowest pressure in the arteries between heartbeats, measured with a sphygmomanometer

“The patient’s diastolic reading was 80, a sign of good cardiovascular health.”

4. noun

the relaxation phase of the heartbeat, characterized by the filling of the heart with blood

“The ECG tracing showed a prolonged diastolic phase in the patient’s heartbeat.”