Pulse pressure is the difference between the two blood pressure readings. A wide pulse pressure means a larger difference between these measurements and may indicate a higher risk of heart disease.

You’re likely familiar with getting your blood pressure taken, the cuff squeezing your arm before generating two numbers.

The rhythmic sensation felt at the wrist is a pulse pressure wave that travels through the radial artery, known as the arterial pulse wave. This wave provides information about the well-being and ...