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Compute RPP = HR × SBP, a non-invasive index of myocardial O₂ demand. Normal resting 6,000–10,000; >12,000 angina threshold. Derived from Gobel 1978, StatPearls, LITFL, Braunwald, Fletcher 2013. Not medical advice.
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The Rate-Pressure Product Calculator computes RPP as heart rate (HR) multiplied by systolic blood pressure (SBP). It provides a non-invasive index of myocardial oxygen demand, with results shown as RPP, RPP in thousands, and a category such as Normal RPP or High RPP. This tool is for reference and is not medical advice.
Background
A student is reviewing how heart rate and systolic blood pressure combine into the rate-pressure product.
Problem
Calculate RPP for a resting heart rate of 72 bpm and systolic blood pressure of 120 mmHg.
How to use
Enter 120 for SBP, 72 for HR, and select 2 decimal places.
{"sbp":120,"hr":72,"decimalPlaces":2}Outcome
The calculator returns RPP 8,640, or 8.64 × 10³, categorized as Normal RPP and within the stated normal resting range.
Background
A reviewer is examining a reading with a heart rate of 110 bpm and systolic blood pressure of 170 mmHg.
Problem
Determine whether the combined heart-rate and pressure value is above the listed RPP thresholds.
How to use
Enter 170 for SBP, 110 for HR, and select 2 decimal places.
RPP is a non-invasive index calculated by multiplying heart rate by systolic blood pressure.
It requires systolic blood pressure in mmHg and heart rate in beats per minute.
A resting RPP of 6,000–10,000 is generally described as within the normal resting range.
Values above 12,000 are associated with an angina threshold, but the result alone cannot diagnose ischemia or angina.
No. RPP results should not replace professional assessment or clinical decision-making.
{"sbp":170,"hr":110,"decimalPlaces":2}Outcome
The calculator returns RPP 18,700, or 18.70 × 10³, categorized as High RPP and above the 12,000 angina threshold.