Why is pulse pressure a better indicator of cardiovascular health than blood pressure alone?
A. It shows the summation of both systolic and diastolic pressures to indicate overall blood volume.
B. It takes into account the fact that diastole is longer than systole.
C. It is a better predictor for essential hypertension in patients.
D. It accounts for the perfusion of blood to the visceral organs.
Answer: D
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