A wide or narrow pulse pressure can also indicate the presence of several diseases and shows the close link between systolic and diastolic blood pressure. A widened pulse pressure can indicate heart valve conditions, anemia, hyperthyroidism, or aortic regurgitation. A narrow or smaller pulse pressure can mean heart failure, significant blood loss, or cardiac tamponade, which is when fluid builds around the heart, preventing it from filling.

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