systole Definition
- 1the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries
- 2the contraction of a chamber of the heart
Using systole: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "systole" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The systole of the heart is followed by diastole.
Example
The doctor measured the patient's systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Example
The ECG showed an abnormality in the systole of the left ventricle.
systole Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for systole
Phrases with systole
the maximum arterial pressure during contraction of the left ventricle of the heart
Example
The nurse recorded the patient's systolic pressure as 120 mmHg.
a condition where the heart muscle does not contract properly during systole
Example
The patient was diagnosed with systolic dysfunction due to a weakened heart muscle.
isovolumic systole
the period of time during ventricular systole when the volume of blood in the ventricle remains constant while the pressure increases
Example
The ECG showed an abnormality during isovolumic systole, indicating a problem with the heart's electrical conduction system.
Origins of systole
from Greek 'sustolē', meaning 'contraction'
Summary: systole in Brief
Systole [sis-tuh-lee] refers to the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries. It is also used to describe the contraction of a chamber of the heart. Examples include 'The systole of the heart is followed by diastole.' and 'The ECG showed an abnormality in the systole of the left ventricle.' Phrases such as 'systolic pressure' and 'systolic dysfunction' are used in medical contexts.
