How To Calculate Mean Arterial Pressure?

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) = diastolic blood pressure + 1/3 × (systolic blood pressure − diastolic blood pressure)

MAP = (systolic blood pressure + 2 × diastolic blood pressure) ÷ 3

Example: 120/80 mmHg

Pulse pressure = 120 − 80 = 40

MAP = 80 + 1/3 × 40 = 93.3 mmHg

MAP = (120 + 2 × 80) ÷ 3 = 93.3 mmHg

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