Mean Arterial Pressure for 120/80 mmHg
A blood pressure of 120/80 mmHg gives a mean arterial pressure of approximately 93 mmHg.
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120/80 mmHg is the classic normal blood pressure reading, yielding a mean arterial pressure of about 93 mmHg.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is MAP important?
- MAP is used in critical care to ensure adequate organ perfusion. A MAP below 65 mmHg may indicate shock; ICU protocols often target MAP ≥65 mmHg in sepsis management.
- Why is diastolic weighted double?
- The heart spends about two-thirds of each cardiac cycle in diastole, so diastolic pressure contributes twice as much to the average as systolic pressure in the simplified formula.
- What is a normal MAP?
- A MAP of 70–100 mmHg is widely used as the normal range for resting adults. Below 60 mmHg, vital organ perfusion becomes inadequate.