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Knowing how to correctly calculate a Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is really important. The following equation is used.

MAP = DP + 1/3 (SP - DP)

MAP is Mean Arterial Pressure
DP is Diastolic Pressure
SP is Systolic Pressure

MAP = 105 + 1/3 (170-105) = 127 mmHg
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a
127 mmHg
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Refer to the Mean Arterial Pressure equation above. Remember, Diastolic Pressure must be subtracted from Systolic Pressure!
10004802
b
162 mmHg
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Refer to the Mean Arterial Pressure equation above. Remember to divide the Pulse Pressure (Systolic - Diastolic Pressure) by 3, not 2!
10004805
e
137.5 mmHg
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Refer to the Mean Arterial Pressure equation above. Remember, it is Diastolic Pressure that is added to the 1/3 (SP - DP), not Systolic Pressure!
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c
192 mmHg
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Refer to the Mean Arterial Pressure equation above. Remember, Diastolic Pressure must be subtracted from Systolic Pressure!
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d
140 mmHg
Concept
Chapter
2693
3701
Hypertension
Topic
134
Cardiology
13507
A 72-year-old male presents to his GP for regular blood pressure monitoring. His blood pressure reading measures 170/105 mmHg.

Which of the following options correctly describes the mean arterial pressure of this patient?
a