What is the Mean Arterial Pressure of a Blood Pressure

Question

What is the mean arterial pressure of a blood pressure of 140/80?
A) 40 mm Hg
B) 100 mm Hg
C) 60 mm Hg
D) Can't determine from this data

Accepted Answer

The formula for mean arterial pressure is (2/3)*(diastolic pressure) + (1/3)*(systolic pressure). Plugging in the given values, we get: (2/3)*(80) + (1/3)*(140) = 100 mm Hg.