Pulse Pressure Calculator
Difference between systolic and diastolic.
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Results
- Pulse pressure
- 60 mmHg
- Category
- Wide
- Mean arterial pressure
- 98 mmHg
- Rate pressure product
- 9,936
- Pulse pressure index
- 0.435
Quick answer
Pulse pressure is systolic minus diastolic; a normal value is 40 mmHg and a wide gap suggests stiff arteries.
The formula
PP = SBP − DBP
Worked example
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with.
Inputs
- Systolic138 mmHg
- Diastolic78 mmHg
- Heart rate72 bpm
Result
- Pulse pressure60 mmHg
- CategoryWide
- Mean arterial pressure98 mmHg
- Rate pressure product9,936
- Pulse pressure index0.435
How to use the Pulse Pressure Calculator
- 1Take a seated blood pressure reading.
- 2Enter systolic and diastolic values.
- 3Add heart rate for cardiac workload.
Frequently asked questions
What causes wide pulse pressure?
Arterial stiffening with age, aortic regurgitation or hyperthyroidism.
What does narrow mean?
It can indicate low stroke volume, as in heart failure or blood loss.
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