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Pulse Pressure (PP) is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It represents the force that the heart generates each time it contracts and provides important information about cardiovascular health and arterial stiffness.
The calculator uses the Pulse Pressure formula:
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Explanation: This simple calculation measures the pressure change in the arteries during one complete heartbeat cycle, reflecting arterial compliance and cardiovascular risk.
Details: Pulse pressure is a significant predictor of cardiovascular events. Elevated pulse pressure indicates increased arterial stiffness and is associated with higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure.
Tips: Enter both systolic and diastolic blood pressure values in mmHg. Ensure systolic pressure is greater than diastolic pressure for accurate calculation.
Q1: What is a normal pulse pressure range?
A: Normal pulse pressure is typically between 40-60 mmHg. Values below 40 mmHg or above 60 mmHg may indicate underlying cardiovascular issues.
Q2: Why does pulse pressure increase with age?
A: As people age, arteries become stiffer, causing systolic pressure to rise while diastolic pressure may decrease, resulting in wider pulse pressure.
Q3: What does a wide pulse pressure indicate?
A: Wide pulse pressure (>60 mmHg) may indicate arterial stiffness, aortic valve regurgitation, hyperthyroidism, or anemia.
Q4: What does a narrow pulse pressure indicate?
A: Narrow pulse pressure (<40 mmHg) may suggest low stroke volume, heart failure, aortic stenosis, or cardiac tamponade.
Q5: How often should pulse pressure be monitored?
A: For individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular risk factors, pulse pressure should be monitored along with routine blood pressure measurements.