Pulse pressure is calculated by ?: (A) 1/3 diastolic +1/2 systolic B.P., (B) 1/2 diastolic +1/3 systolic B.P., (C) Systolic-diastolic B.P., (D) Diastolic + 1/2 systolic B.P.
Answer is C. The pulse pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures, normally about 50mmHg. Ref : Harrison 20th edition pg 1435