Blood Pressure to Pulse Pressure Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the pulse pressure (PP) is:

\[ PP = SP - DP \]

Where:

\( PP \) is the pulse pressure.
\( SP \) is the systolic pressure.
\( DP \) is the diastolic pressure.

Example

Let's say the systolic pressure (\( SP \)) is 120 mmHg and the diastolic pressure (\( DP \)) is 80 mmHg. Using the formula:

\[ PP = 120 - 80 \]

We get:

\[ PP = 40 \]

So, the pulse pressure (\( PP \)) is 40 mmHg.

What is Pulse Pressure?

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. It represents the force that the heart generates each time it contracts. A higher pulse pressure may indicate a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, especially in older adults. Monitoring pulse pressure is important for assessing the overall health of the cardiovascular system.