Mean Arterial Pressure
Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is a calculation that healthcare providers use to evaluate the volume of blood flow supplying blood and oxygen to your major organs, such as the heart, brain, and kidneys.
How MAP is calculated
The BPTrakr app uses the following formula to calculate mean arterial pressure:
MAP = [SP + (2 × DP)] / 3
Where:
SP = systolic pressure
DP = diastolic pressure
MAP = mean arterial pressure
Significance of Mean Arterial Pressure
A high MAP can eventually lead to blood clots or damage to the heart muscle. A low MAP may indicate that your blood may not be reaching your major organs, putting you at risk for permanent organ damage. Because most people need a MAP of at least 60 mm Hg (millimeters of mercury) to ensure enough blood flow to vital organs, consult a physician immediately if your MAP calculation falls to this critical low level.
See also
- Mean Arterial Pressure on Wikipedia.
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Physiology, Mean Arterial Pressure on National Library of Medicine.
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