Acronym

SBP

Systolic blood pressure

The arterial pressure during ventricular contraction.

What it means

The arterial pressure during ventricular contraction.

Clinical context

SBP is commonly used in Vital signs, Hypertension assessment. The exact meaning can depend on specialty, region and local documentation practice.

Learning note

Use the full term when clarity matters, especially in formal assignments, prescriptions, handover and patient-facing communication.