Physiology A patient has a systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 130/70 mmHg and a cardiac output of 5 L/min. What is his total peripheral resistance? A 18 mm Hg.min/L B 20 mm Hg.min/L C 22 mm Hg.min/L D 0.5 L/min.mm Hg 💡 Explanation A patient has a systolic/diastolic blood pressure of 130/70 mmHg and a cardiac output of 5 L/min. What is his total peripheral resistance? ✓ Correct Answer: A. 18 mm Hg.min/L