When the left ventricle of the heart relaxes and refills, the pressure in the arteries is called the _____ pressure. Vital Signs and Monitoring Devices When the left ventricle of the heart relaxes and refills, the pressure in the arteries is called the _____ pressure. A. diastolic B. carotid C. ventricular D. systolic Answer: A Learn More : Share this Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterPlus on Google+