The Pulse Pressure is ________

Question

The pulse pressure is ________.
A) systolic pressure divided by the diastolic pressure
B) systolic pressure plus diastolic pressure
C) systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure
D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure, therefore the correct answer is C, systolic pressure minus diastolic pressure.