If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 18 mmHg, then the pulse pressure would be increased by 19 mmHg.

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The pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure. If both pressures are increased by the same amount, the pulse pressure would remain the same.

If the Diastolic Pressure and Systolic Pressure Were Both Increased