By Dr Rakesh Ayureshmi, Ayureshmi Ayurveda Wellness Centre, Kollam, Kerala, Indiaq The Number Most People Ignore When we measure blood pressure, we proudly announce two numbers — “120 over 80.” But what if the most important message is hidden in the difference between those numbers? That difference is called pulse pressure, and it may be one of the earliest signals of developing heart disease. In an era when cardiovascular disorders remain the leading global cause of death,