why is mean arterial pressure important
Define mean arterial pressure (MAP) and tell why it is important. 4Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) is the average BP in the arterial system, a weighted mean that helps measure profusion of O2 to orgas. - It is a weighted average because in one cardiac cycle diastole is two times as long as systole. - MAP=DBP + 1/3PP. - MAP normally equals about 95-100 mmHg.