If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 10 mm Hg, then the pulse pressure would also be increased by 10 mm Hg.

Name: If the diastolic pressure and systolic pressure were both increased by 10 mm Hg, then the pulse pressure would also be increased by 10 mm Hg.
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Pulse pressure is calculated by subtracting the diastolic pressure from the systolic pressure. If both are increased by the same amount, the difference or pulse pressure remains the same.

If the Diastolic Pressure and Systolic Pressure Were Both Increased