Pulse Pressure Calculator

🩺 Pulse Pressure Calculator

Pulse Pressure (PP) is the difference between your Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP). It is a useful indicator of arterial compliance and cardiac function.

🧮 Formula

Pulse Pressure = Systolic BP - Diastolic BP

🎯 Interpretation

• 30–50 mmHg → ✅ Normal
• > 50 mmHg → ⚠️ Elevated (may indicate arterial stiffness or cardiovascular risk)
• < 30 mmHg → ⚠️ Low (may suggest reduced stroke volume or heart failure)

📌 Always interpret values in context with clinical judgment or guidance from a healthcare provider.

📚 References

1. Franklin SS, et al. Hemodynamic patterns of age-related changes in blood pressure. The Framingham Heart Study. Circulation. 1997;96(1):308-315.
2. Dart AM, Kingwell BA. Pulse pressure—a review of mechanisms and clinical relevance. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2001;37(4):975–984.