1. What is an AMA Blood Pressure Calculator?

Definition: This calculator computes the average blood pressure from multiple readings according to American Medical Association (AMA) guidelines.

Purpose: It helps healthcare professionals and patients determine average blood pressure over multiple visits for accurate diagnosis and monitoring.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• Average BP — Mean of all systolic/diastolic readings
• ∑ Readings — Sum of all valid blood pressure measurements
• Number of Visits — Count of valid reading sessions

Explanation: The calculator parses multiple blood pressure readings (entered as "120/80, 130/85" etc.) and computes separate averages for systolic and diastolic values.

3. Importance of AMA Blood Pressure Calculation

Details: AMA guidelines recommend averaging blood pressure from 2-3 readings across multiple visits for accurate hypertension diagnosis and treatment decisions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter blood pressure readings separated by commas (e.g., "120/80, 130/85"). The calculator will ignore invalid formats and only process properly formatted readings.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How many readings should I enter?
A: AMA recommends 2-3 readings per visit over 2-3 separate occasions for accurate diagnosis.

Q2: What formats does the calculator accept?
A: Accepts "SYS/DIA" formats (e.g., "120/80", "130 / 85", "140/ 90").

Q3: How are averages calculated?
A: Separate averages are computed for systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) values.

Q4: What about white coat hypertension?
A: This calculator helps identify consistent patterns across multiple readings, reducing white coat effect.

Q5: Does this replace medical advice?
A: No, always consult a healthcare professional for blood pressure interpretation and treatment.