The difference between the maximum arterial pressure and the minimum arterial pressure is called the

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Pulse pressure is the difference between the maximum arterial pressure (systolic pressure) and the minimum arterial pressure (diastolic pressure). Cardiac pressure is not a commonly used term in cardiovascular physiology, and mean arterial pressure is a calculated value based on the systolic and diastolic pressures.

The Difference Between the Maximum Arterial Pressure and the Minimum