Equine Pulse Pressure Explained

Learn the formula, clinical use and limitations of the equine pulse pressure.

Calculates pulse pressure as systolic minus diastolic arterial pressure.

Formula

value = systolic - diastolic

What this calculator does

Calculates pulse pressure as systolic minus diastolic arterial pressure.

Clinical use

Interpret pulse pressure with waveform quality, vascular tone, stroke volume, rhythm and the overall clinical context.

Important limitations

A surprising result should prompt confirmation of the measurements before interpretation.

References

  1. Use current equine medicine references, local protocols and patient-specific veterinary judgement.

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