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❤️ Pulse Pressure

UseIdentify wide or narrow pulse pressure states.

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SourceStandard cardiovascular physiology references

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

Narrow → low-output states (tamponade, hypovolaemia).

When to use

Identify wide or narrow pulse pressure states.

How it works

Pulse pressure = systolic − diastolic BP. Normal ~40 mmHg; wide > 60, narrow < 25.

Key points

  • Narrow → low-output states (tamponade, hypovolaemia).
  • Wide → arterial stiffness, aortic regurgitation, high output.
  • Interpret with the full haemodynamic picture.

References

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Systolic BP120 mmHg
Diastolic BP80 mmHg

→Pulse pressure40mmHg

  • Interpretation：Normal range (~40 mmHg).
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using Pulse Pressure?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does Pulse Pressure upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Pulse Pressure calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Systolic BP 120 mmHg, Diastolic BP 80 mmHg → Result: Pulse pressure 40 mmHg（Interpretation: Normal range (~40 mmHg).）
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