Mean Arterial Pressure Calculation in Heart Failure

A 65-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of heart failure. His current medications include an ACE inhibitor, a beta-blocker, and a diuretic. During the nursing assessment, the nurse notes that the patient’s blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, heart rate is 88 beats per minute, and he exhibits mild peripheral edema.

To assess the patient’s hemodynamic status, the nurse calculates the mean arterial pressure (MAP). The formula for calculating MAP is:

MAP = DBP + (SBP - DBP) / 3

Where DBP is the diastolic blood pressure and SBP is the systolic blood pressure. Based on the patient’s blood pressure, the MAP can be calculated as follows:

MAP = _____ mmHg