systemic (peripheral) vascular resistance (SVR, PVR)

Introduction

(MAP - mean RAP) x 80/CO

MAP: mean arterial pressure

RAP: right atrial pressure

CO: cardiac output

Normal range: 800-1200 dynes/sec/cm-5

More general terms

• resistance

Additional terms

• cardiac output
• mean systemic arterial pressure (MAP)
• right atrial pressure (RAP)