Systolic

The systolic part of the heart (cardiac) cycle is when the heart muscle contracts and the heart chambers pump blood out to the lungs and the rest of the body.

Current as of: December 6, 2017

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai, MD - Cardiology, Electrophysiology & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine