The Rate Pressure Product (RPP) is a physiological parameter that is used to estimate the workload of the heart. It is calculated by multiplying the heart rate (HR) by the systolic blood pressure (SBP). The formula for RPP is:
RPP=HR×SBP
Here:
- HR is the heart rate in beats per minute (bpm),
- SBP is the systolic blood pressure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).
Normal rate pressure product
| RPP | Hemodynamic Response |
|---|---|
| more than 30000 | High |
| 25000 - 29999 | High Intermediate |
| 20000 - 24999 | Intermediate |
| 15000 - 19999 | Low Intermediate |
| 10000 - 14999 | Low |
Any total value greater than 10,000 indicates an increased risk for heart disease.
The fittest individuals have resting RPP level around 5,000.
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Based on research by
- Kurt Stoschitzky Blood pressure, heart rate, or the Rate Pressure Product: what is the best predictor of clinical outcome? European Heart Journal Open, Volume 2, Issue 5, September 2022.