Calculating mean arterial pressure

The mean arterial pressure (MAP)
is the average pressure throughout the cardiac cycle (one beat of the heart).
The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure.

Q. From the two options given below, select the equation that will give the most accurate estimation of mean arterial pressure (MAP).

Question

Calculating mean arterial pressure 
 
      The mean arterial pressure (MAP)
        is the average pressure throughout the cardiac cycle (one beat of the heart). 
 The pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure.

Q.  From the two options given below, select the equation that will give the most accurate estimation of mean arterial pressure (MAP).

Accepted Answer

MAP = diastolic pressure + 1/3 pulse pressure

Answer

MAP = diastolic pressure + 1/2 pulse pressure

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