Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR) (Last Updated - 8/15/2007)
-calculation is based on a variant of Ohm's Law:
R = Change in pressure / Flow (Q)
-SVR can be given in either PR (Peripheral Resistance) Units: mmHg / mL / s or
in CGS (Centimeters, Grams & Seconds) Units: dyne * s / cm5
-the form below uses the equation:
SVR = X * MAP(mmHg) - RAP(mmHg)
CO(L/min)
-where MAP (mmHg) = Mean Arterial Pressure
RAP (mmHg) = Right Atrial Pressure
CO (L/min) = Cardiac Output
For PR Units --> X = 0.06
For CGS Units --> X = 80
Normal Ranges:
CGS Units: 800 - 1200
PR Units:
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