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Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called:

Difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is called: Correct Answer Pulse pressure

Explanation:

  • Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
  • Systolic pressure is the maximum pressure when the heart contracts.
  • Diastolic pressure is the minimum arterial pressure during relaxation and contractions.
  • Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
  • So the normal pulse pressure is 40 mmHg.

Explanation:

  • The difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure is 160-100.
  • 60 is the pulse pressure.
  • It is measured in mmHg.
  • The normal range of pulse pressure is 40-60 mmHg.
  • Increased pulse pressure signifies the heart is working too hard.

Additional InformationLow pulse pressure

  • 25mmHg or less.
  • Low stroke volume.
  • CHF.
  • Cardiogenic shock.
  • Aortic valve stenosis.
  • Cardiac tamponade.

Consistently high pulse pressure

  • Stiffness of major arteries.
  • Aortic regurgitation.
  • AV malformations.
  • Use of anti-hypertensive drugs like ACE inhibitors.
  • Increased intracranial pressure.
  • Heart block.
  • Aneurysm.
  • Patent ductus arteriosus.
  • Thyrotoxicosis. 

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