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Define the term pulse pressure.


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Pulse pressure:

  1. Pulse pressure is defined as the difference between diastolic and systolic blood pressure.
  2. It is measurement unit is millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
  3. It signifies the force generated by the heart each time it contracts.
  4. Resting blood pressure yields a pulse pressure of 40mmHg.

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