What does widening pulse pressure indicate?

What does widening pulse pressure indicate? A widened (or larger) pulse pressure occurs with several diseases, including aortic regurgitation, aortic sclerosis (both heart valve conditions), severe iron deficiency anemia (reduced blood viscosity), arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries), and hyperthyroidism (increased systolic pressure). Why is widened pulse pressure bad? Having a wide Read more…