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What is the mean arterial pressure? The mean arterial pressure (MAP) is defined as an approximation of a time-weighted average of blood pressure values in large system arteries during the cardiac cycle. It is directly related to the cardiac output. To calculate the MAP, you need two values - you systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
How Blood Pressure can Cause Headaches. Blood pressure is one of the three primary vital signs taken every time you visit your doctor. The blood pressure test measures how much pressure is put on your arterial walls when the heart beats (systolic pressure) and when it is at rest (diastolic pressure).