Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) refers to the resistance that blood encounters as it flows through the pulmonary circulation, which includes the pulmonary arteries, capillaries, and veins. It is influenced by factors such as vessel diameter, blood viscosity, and lung conditions. High PVR can indicate pulmonary hypertension and other cardiovascular issues, while low PVR suggests efficient blood flow through the lungs. Understanding PVR is crucial for assessing respiratory and cardiac health.
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There are many meanings, however, the most common is pulmonary vascular resistance.
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Pulmonary vascular means that the blood vessels in the heart and lung region looks normal and no problems were found. If something was found then it is possible to have pulmonary vascular disease.
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Normal systemic vascular resistance ranges between 800-1400 dynes·sec/cm^5 in adults. It is an important measure of the resistance the heart must overcome to pump blood through the systemic circulation. Changes in systemic vascular resistance can impact blood pressure and cardiac output.
The resistance the heart has to pump against
The pulmonary circulation is referred to as a low pressure and low resistance system. This is because it sends deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation and then returns oxygenated blood back to the heart at a lower pressure compared to the systemic circulation.
The factors that determine vascular resistance include the radius of the blood vessels (smaller radius increases resistance), the length of the blood vessels (longer length increases resistance), the viscosity of the blood (higher viscosity increases resistance), and the presence of any obstructions or blockages in the blood vessels.
I. de Burgh Daly has written: 'Pulmonary and bronchial vascular systems'
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This is the best mathematical way to understand blood pressure. Blood pressure = (stroke volume x heart rate) x systemic vascular resistance.