Pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic blood pressure; measured in millimeters of mercury.
Blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important parameters characterizing the functioning of the circulatory system.
Distinguish systolic (upper) and diastolic (lower) blood pressure.
Systolic blood pressure shows the pressure in the arteries at the moment when the heart contracts and pushes blood into the arteries.
Diastolic blood pressure shows pressure in the arteries at the time of relaxation of the heart muscle (minimum pressure in the arteries).
In a healthy person, the normal blood pressure value is 120/80 mm Hg. (systolic / diastolic).
The pulse pressure is normally 30-60 mm Hg. Art.