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Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings. It represents the force that the heart generates each time it contracts.
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Systolic Blood Pressure: The highest level of blood pressure measured during heart contraction.
Diastolic Blood Pressure: The lowest level of blood pressure measured when the heart relaxes between beats.
Cardiac Output: The volume of blood the heart pumps per minute, which is influenced by heart rate and stroke volume