Mean Arterial Pressure: Why Clinicians Use It
MAP shows whether organs get enough blood flow.
What MAP is
Mean arterial pressure is the average pressure in arteries over a cardiac cycle. It is estimated as diastolic plus one third of the pulse pressure.
Why it matters
Organs such as kidneys and brain need a MAP of at least about 65 mmHg. Doctors in hospitals watch it in sepsis and shock.
At home
Home users rarely need MAP, but it helps to understand why a very low reading with dizziness needs attention.
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MAP90 mmHg
Pulse pressure42 mmHg
A MAP of 70–100 mmHg is considered normal.
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