Figure 8.

Comparison of model predictions of Pulse Pressure vs. Desired BP (BP_d) and data of Pulse Pressure vs. Average BP from an anesthetized rat. Average BP was assumed to be an estimate of Desired BP (A) The model predictions of Pulse Pressure were approximately linearly related to Desired BP as pule pressure ranged from 20 to 50 mmHG. Pusle Pressure then saturated due to the saturation representing the baroreflex feedback. (B) The experimental data also had an approximate linear increase as a function of Average BP. The available data were obtained for Average BP ranging from 50 to 120 mmHG. Data points at 140 and 160 mmHG Average BP also followed this linear trend.