Cardiology
Pulse Pressure
Calculates the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
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Parameters
Pulse Pressure Result
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Formula
Pulse Pressure = Systolic BP - Diastolic BPClinical Pearls
An easily derived biomarker from standard vitals that provides insight into vascular compliance and stroke volume.
Limitations
Not diagnostic on its own. It is highly variable depending on the accuracy of the blood pressure measurement technique.