Vascular Resistance
- PVR = 80*(PAP – PCWP)/CO, normal 100-200 dyn-s/cm5
- SVR = 80*(MAP – CVP)/CO, normal 900-1200 dyn-s/cm5
Note that normal PA_systolic is 1/8th systemic SBP, and that pulmonary hypertension is defined as PA_systolic is > 1/4 systemic.
Other References
- Keys to the Cart: June 11, 2018; A 5-minute video review of ABA Keywords Link
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