The mean arterial pressure is more dependent upon diastolic pressures than systolic pressure.

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The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is calculated as 1/3 of the pulse pressure (the difference between systolic and diastolic pressures) added to the diastolic pressure. Therefore, even small changes in diastolic pressure can have a significant impact on MAP. While systolic pressure also contributes to MAP, it is less significant than diastolic pressure in the calculation.

The Mean Arterial Pressure Is More Dependent Upon Diastolic Pressures